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Is being a climate policy analyst a good fit for you?

Researches climate change policies and recommends actions, such as new laws or awareness campaigns.

What the work involves

  • Provides analysis to support policy papers on renewable energy, saving energy and climate change.
  • Proposes new or changed policies on fuels, transport of goods and other climate factors.
  • Writes reports, briefs and statements to inform government and environmental groups about climate change.
  • Summarises climate research to inform lawmakers, regulators and others.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be curious and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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