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Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank and the Government of Germany. Since the beginning, meaningful engagement of youth and other typically marginalized stakeholders has been a cornerstone of the GLF’s work. Today, the GLF – with 35 of the world’s leading development and environmental organizations engaged as Charter Members – has become the world’s largest knowledge-led forum on sustainable land use, restoration and integrated landscape management. The GLF is dedicated to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, as well as the goals outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Since its inception, the GLF has connected more than 25,000 organizations, 1.3 million youth, 100 governments and millions engaged from 185 countries, while cumulatively reaching more than 2.9 billion people through social and traditional media. Building on a decade of successful conferencing during which we mainstreamed the landscape approach, the GLF has evolved to include three workstream pillars that support decentralized local action towards ecosystem restoration and sustainable development. These include: 1) Accelerating community action and strengthening youth leadership through the GLFx chapter network, Restoration Stewards and Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL). 2) Scaling landscape action through learning (Landscape Academy) and sustainable finance. 3) Growing the global movement through digital transformation, encompassing innovative digital communications, events and campaigns. The GLF is a space where a farmer can inform action, pathways and policies; where international organizations can learn from the private sector and vice versa; and where CEOs, community leaders, communicators and scientists can share, learn, connect, and act together. From building the investment case for sustainable landscapes, to conserving and restoring peatlands, to supporting restoration in Africa, the GLF has been at the cutting edge of hosting and facilitating discussions to accelerate positive action for people and the environment.
Description
The GLF Internship Program 2026 is designed to offer meaningful opportunities to young practitioners, students and early-career professionals. Each internship will be tailored to align with the intern’s skills, interests and learning goals, while contributing to the work of diverse GLF teams driving positive action for sustainable landscapes around the world. All internships are remote only.
Responsibilities
The Youth in Landscapes (YIL) interns will join a collaborative team nurturing youth-led action across landscapes and sectors. Both interns will contribute to co-creating intersectional knowledge, organizing assemblies, camps and events, building learning journeys and connecting local and regional youth voices with global platforms. With an emphasis on cross-cultural collaboration, the YIL interns will gain hands-on experience in climate action and meaningful youth engagement.
There are two available positions:
(a) Communications & Outreach, the intern will focus on contemporary youth advocacy, climate justice narratives and storytelling.
(b) Global Scope, the intern will focus on the facilitation of the Restoration Stewards program across Asia, Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC), and data and knowledge management.
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a BSc or MSc program in environmental sciences, climate studies, sustainable development, communications, environmental education, social and political sciences, international development or related fields.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage tasks effectively in a vibrant environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint Point and Outlook.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages (especially Spanish, French or Portuguese) are a significant asset in our international context.
- Experience or comfort with remote, cross-cultural collaboration and digital workspaces across multiple time zones.
- Skilled in creating and managing social media content and campaigns across platforms like Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Experience working with or supporting community engagement initiatives, youth networks, grassroots organizations or capacity development efforts is highly desirable.
- Practical experience in event coordination, both virtual and in-person, and/or involvement in field-based activities (e.g. community-led restoration, conservation work) is a plus.
- Familiarity with tools such as WordPress, Canva, Trello or similar platforms is an added advantage.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18–35.
- This is a full-time internship opportunity.
- This is a paid position, and the stipend will be determined based on location and experience, in line with CIFOR-ICRAF guidelines.
- Each internship is expected to run for up to 9 months, between February 2026 and December 2026.
- This is a home-based position. While we encourage applicants based in UTC, UTC+1, UTC+2 or UTC+3 time zones for ease of coordination, we warmly welcome candidates from all regions and time zones to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Last day to apply: December 7, 2025, 23:59 UTC
- We acknowledge all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications with AI-generated cover letters will be immediately disqualified.
- We strongly encourage applications from young women, youth from rural areas, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and youth from other historically and contemporarily marginalized or underrepresented identities.
Required Skills
- Creative and passionate about contributing to a just, inclusive and sustainable world for all life on Earth.
- Proactive, resourceful and energetic, with a growth mindset and a willingness to learn.
- Should be able to think critically and find innovative, practical solutions to challenges.
- Committed to teamwork, open to feedback, attention to detail and quality in their work.