I saw this internship with WWF’s Global Arctic Programme as the perfect opportunity to contribute to its conservation while developing skills to reach my career goals. I believe that science and storytelling are powerful tools for driving change, and I wanted to put the theory I’ve learned during my courses into action. Being part of WWF was a chance to contribute to meaningful work and learn how an international NGO works to protect the Arctic. During my internship I’ve been translating complex Arctic research into clear, simple, and engaging formats. Most of my work has focused on visual storytelling, where I’ve developed my skills in writing scripts and editing videos, and helped create an infographic to communicate the findings of a scientific report. It’s been incredibly rewarding to contribute to WWF’s mission by making science more accessible and impactful. This internship has allowed me to grow professionally and personally. I’ve grown in confidence and learned how to work closely with people from diverse backgrounds. I also learned how to manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay organized. These experiences have helped me better understand how an international NGO functions and made me feel more prepared for the kind of work I hope to do in the future. The most fun part of my internship has been the time I spent in Stockholm. Being at the office allowed me to connect more closely with other interns, and I’ve made lasting friendships!

I wanted to work with urban issues, especially related to food systems, as they are crucial for biodiversity and climate change but often overlooked in urban contexts. The WWF Food team offered a perfect internship opportunity to address both food and cities questions. As an intern in the WWF Food team, I supported programmes through research and developed sustainable food system frameworks for cities. During my internship, I improved my data analysis skills by working on cities' food data on the CDP platform, which will be useful for my thesis project. I also had the invaluable opportunity to delve into urban food system issues, learning about the complexity of these systems and key focus areas. Understanding how an international NGO engages with stakeholders was particularly interesting. Aside from my tasks, I enjoyed participating in lunch seminars with different WWF offices and also WWF Sweden's staff event where I got to interact with colleagues from various teams and departments, and learn about their work with the 2030 roadmap.

When I was in high school and decided to study environmental science, people would ask me "what do you want to do with an environmental science degree." Even then, I would say I wanted to work within an NGO supporting climate action. I have felt incredibly lucky to intern within WWF, an organization whose goals and values align with my own. Something I really appreciated about my experience at WWF is that you are introduced to the work that every individual is involved in, and encouraged to support a niche where you find interest. Therefore, one of the core tasks within my internship was co-authoring a scientific research paper on WWFs One Planet City Challenge. During my internship, I have learned so much about the interworking of an NGO, furthered my experience analyzing city climate data, and broadened my knowledge within the city sphere of environmental policy! Outside of the work itself, one of the highlights of my internship was getting to know the team and enjoying fika together! Another highlight was dressing up as a panda bear at the fall fair, taking pictures with kids and get passersby interested in the WWF booth.

I chose to apply to WWF because I aim to work in an organisation that contributes to environmental sustainability, and because WWF is a well-known and respected international organisation that I knew would provide a meaningful experience, as well as valuable connections. The internship within the Voices for Diversity program matched my interest in both environmental and social sustainability issues, focusing on human rights and participation in biodiversity conservation policy. I participated in a multitude of internal and external meetings, which provided a thorough introduction to various aspects of program management. This included tasks like contributing to technical and financial day-to-day implementation, coordination with WWF partner offices, managing donor relations, and desk-research for the development of a new area of work for the program. I also got to familiarise myself with the WWF Network by attending trainings and webinars on policy advocacy, sustainable finance, and human rights issues. One of the best parts of the internship has been to get to know all the colleagues from my team and other teams and departments - the entire office welcomes interns in a way that exceeded my expectations.

I wanted to learn what it is like to work with a larger, more established NGO, such as WWF. It is my goal to dedicate my career to the environment and I’ve been studying climate change since my bachelor's degree, so I wanted an opportunity to gain more experience within the field and put my knowledge to good use! I’ve been in the cities team, working primarily on a competition called We Love Cities. I was tasked with preparing the website for the launch of the competition and later on to communicate with cities (perhaps most notably, announcing which cities were leading each week!) and posting on social media. After the competition, my tasks were centred on organising the responses so that they can be sent to the participating cities to help them in their sustainability journeys! The internship has provided an opportunity to reflect on what I'd like my career to look like, and why. I’ve learned more about my working style, I have developed my confidence and I have got more examples of my work that I can call upon in future interviews and applications! I’ve really loved how international my internship has been. During the We Love Cities competition, it was also great to see the work of the different participating cities. On a personal level, in learning what these cities have been doing to mitigate and adapt to climate change, I have come to feel more hopeful about the future for the planet. Apart from work, I also enjoyed “Panda Rock”- dance in the office every Wednesday!

I was drawn to this internship position as I have long been curious to learn more about how transformative partnerships between NGOs and corporations work in practice. I also wanted to experience the atmosphere of a large NGO, especially one whose mission aligns with my values. As a corporate communications intern, my main task has been to conduct a stakeholder analysis, which involved qualitative research methods and analyzing the data. I’ve also had the opportunity to draft fact sheets, interview contact persons, edit articles and exposure stories, and do event work (Comic Con was amazing!). Through these experiences, I've honed my understanding of global communication dynamics, strategic thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and team collaboration. Besides meeting driven and inspirational people who genuinely care about their work and projects, my favorite part of the internship has been partaking in the year-round swimming in the lake behind the office and being able to take walks in the nature reserve during lunch or whenever a breath of fresh air was needed.

I´ve always been interested in working in an NGO, to see how things differ compared to a regular company, this combined with my interest in the environment led me to apply for an internship at WWF. As an intern, I have mostly been conducting a review of the Baltic Sea Farmer Award, but also helping out with various communications related tasks (promoting webinars, writing articles, etc.). Generally being involved in whatever projects are happening at any given time. I have learned a lot during my internship! I´ve come to a better understanding of the role that communicators play in an organisation, but also how NGO´s function at a national and international scale. The most fun part of my internship, aside from when all interns meet for "praktikfika" (which were a highlight) it has generally been getting to know people. Everyone you bump into in the corridor has really interesting projects going on, and for the most part they are happy to talk about it. I´ve also really liked the invitations to lunch presentations where I´ve learnt a lot about all sorts of topics.