Industry Decarbonization Intern, China

EDF internships provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.

Program/Department Overview

With world attention on both the environment and the economy, EDF is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organizations of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

EDF China has helped lay the groundwork for great ambition with the potential for tremendous impact in China, particularly in the realm of a market-based mechanisms to accelerate industry decarbonization. The next few years are crucial, as they will determine whether China is set on a path to lasting low-carbon momentum or if some of our solid efforts are threatened by backsliding.

Overall Function

The intern will join the China team, working from the US to assist managers and other EDF staff in monitoring and analyzing climate-related measures in the international space, with a focus on energy transition, industry decarbonization initiatives, and technology innovation. The primary responsibilities include creating periodic updates related to specific projects, translating documents and news articles from English to Chinese (or vice versa) to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing between the US and China teams, and executing ad-hoc projects as assigned by team members. The intern will gain a unique and diverse experience working with cross-cultural teams, and support critical work between EDF’s US and China teams. The intern will report to Manager, Industry who is a member of the China team based in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate contents from English to Chinese (or vice versa) for various projects, covering topics such as energy policies, and international environmental and economic policies and initiatives.
• Assist in executing research projects related to China's environmental development and international climate policies, and gather relevant data and information from both English and Chinese publications as required.
• Create periodic updates on China's climate policies and other energy and environment-related developments, ensuring the team stays informed about the latest trends and changes.
• Provide …