Climate Change Policy Analysts
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
Also known as: Clean Energy Policy Analyst, Climate Advisor, Climate Analyst, Climate and Energy Program Associate, Climate Change Analyst, Climate Change Risk Assessor, Climate Change Specialist, Climate Economist, ...
Annual Salary
Median annual wage (May 2024)
Job Outlook
Projected growth, 2024–2034 (Faster than average)
What You'd Do
- Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
- Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
- Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
- Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.
- Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.
- Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
- Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.
- Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
- Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
- Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
- Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
- Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
- Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
- Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.
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