Climate change policy analyst

Also known as

Policy analyst, environmental policy analyst

AUT programmes

• Social Sciences Major - Bachelor of Arts
• Environmental Science Major - Bachelor of Science

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in offices and outdoors and may travel locally or nationally
• Need to be practical, identify and solve problems and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Assess projects and policies for environmental impact
• Develop environmental sustainability plans and projects
• Do climatalogical research and prepare environmental reports
• Analyse research and operational data
• Collect environmental and climatological data
• Research climatological regulations and policies
• Advise on climatological public policy
• Share research results
• Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives

Salary information

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Further study options

• Postgraduate Certificate in Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Master of Science