The Centre for Environment Education (CEE) offers an opportunity for youth to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in sustainable development. During internship, youth are involved in particular tasks such as research project, action project, development of communication media and materials and/or documentation activities of an on-going project.
After a successful completion of the internship certificates are awarded to interns.
Aim of the internship:
(1) Provide an understanding of Sustainable Development concerns, issues and efforts in the global context
(2) give hands-on experience
(3) provide opportunity to gain communication and other work related skills
Who can join us as an intern?
Individuals:
Young people from 18 up to 30 years from all over the world can apply for an internship which can last from 2 months up to one year. Interest in learning and the topic is necessary as well as the wish to work with organizations involved in this sector.
Internship Placements:
You can also be part of the SAYEN internship program with an internship placement which is created in cooperation with your school/ college/ university.
There will be a MOU in which all the details of your internship will be listed like for example the role and responsibilities of the partner organizations, the financial responsibilities, details on the nature of the internship, legal aspects, etc.
This MOU will govern the internship on the whole.
How to apply?
1.) The internship application form is available at http://www.sayen.org/Internship.html
2.) Young people who are interested can download the form and send it to sayen@ceeindia.org along with their detailed CV.
3.) International Interns may please attach a scanned copy of their CV along with the application.
Send the form with all the required information to sayen@ceeindia.org
The application can be send all over the year.
Please note: Finalizing the internship project and location can take up to one month.
From the Interns desk...
Anurag Saxena, 25yrs
MA Environmental Studies Candidate 2011- Cleveland State University.
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Urban Studies, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University
Internship Period: August to October, 2007
The project I was involved in during my internship at the SAYEN Secretariat was DESD.
During my internship, I was assigned tasks that were interesting, challenging and at the same time were of significant responsibility. The background reading which I did for my work provided me with a great learning experience and brought about new insights towards my future career plans. I moved on with my internship experience with a understanding of the multi- layered work that CEE does, as well as the true sense of how important is Sustainable Development in the context of the present Global Scenario and what impact it can have over the our planet!
As a young person, what drives you towards sustainability?
Better resource use.
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Aditi Sharma, 24 yrs
Employed with IL&FS Environmental Infrastructural Services Limited, Delhi. I am a part of the CDM team and am glad that we are taking all the possible steps and measures to ensure sustainable development under the directions of UNFCCC.
Internship Period : February to June, 2009
The title of my internship was - Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction Opportunities in Ports. It was a unique aspect, not touched upon much. I am thankful to the organization for giving me an opportunity to work on my area of interest. Not only did I learn about professionalism in work but also got a chance to take part in various campaigning activities and field trips. It was truly a very enriching experience which helped me sail in my further ventures.
As a young person, what drives you towards sustainability?
For me, sustainability is a way of life. I feel, that whatever we do should not bring about any adverse impact on the environment. Also it is wonderful to be in the company of a vivacious nature upbeat with birds chirping, trees swaying and streams flowing with full vigour and life. That we human beings have done more harm than good to mother nature, that there is a need for everyone to take up the task of guarding the nature against any sort of exploitation, that we must pass on the legacy of healthy environment to the next generation without stunting the development...
All this and much more drives me towards sustainability!
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Revati Pandya, 22yrs
Masters in Natural Resources and Peace at the UN mandated University for Peace in Costa Rica
IInternship Period - May to July, 2009
My work involved creating a report on Climate Change and Youth in South Asia. Through research for the internship I gained more understanding about climate change and the issues surrounding it. It also opened my eyes to how much the youth in South Asia are working towards awareness and education, and reinforced my belief of the important role played by the youth. It also made me aware of the power of youth and its impact and consequently, the important role we can play in curbing climate change.
I also got an opportunity to be a panellist of the Global Youth Discussion Forum as a part of World Environment Day celebrations in 2009. It was a great experience to interact with peers from four countries, coming together with the same concerns and solutions.
On the whole, my work under SAYEN provided a good basis for my interest and professional work in the future. Being a part of the network itself was a learning experience what with meeting and working with different kinds of people.
As a young person, what drives you towards sustainability?
In a world where “development” seems to be driving countries, there isn't enough focus on the type of development. Sustainability is the key to any development. The pace at which India is growing, sustainability is rarely accounted for. Having seen the exploitation, injustice, waste and damage caused by unsustainable ways of growth both socially and environmentally, I feel that my generation needs to be made more aware and adopt better ways of living. Therefore, for me it is not only important to contribute towards sustainable growth but live sustainably and educate people about the same in order for them to alter their lifestyles.
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Priyadharshini.B, 22 yrs
M.Tech Environmental Engineering & Management in Pondicherry University
Internship Period: November 2008 to January 2009
My Learning's from Internship I was given the theme "Climate Change & Youth is South Asia".Along with that I was Involved in Seminars, Teach India. I had a Great time working in all this. Had a great experiences of learning Team work, Hard work, Joy of working, Gaining knowledge through research So on.Totally it was a wonderful Experience Working with CEE and SAYEN.
As a young person, what drives you towards sustainability?
As An Environmentalist I need to be on the path of sustainability to save mother Earth.As a youth people of India under poverty line are the ones who are the driving factors for being Sustainable as an Individual.
Sowbhagya Rao, 22 yrs
Final year of BA LLB (Hons.)
Working with CEE inspired me to act more in working towards Environmental Human Rights, initiate campaigns to spread awareness and to create a good base for myself.
In Addendum, a video conference that connected panelists discussing “Uniting to Combat Climate Change” together by youth located in India, Toronto, Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg. The youth teams plan to continue the discussion through an online forum, sharing experiences and taking positive action, which would also be forwarded to the respective Governments. I would be interested in working for any field, and I want to give my best. Also use my knowledge in Laws to infuse responsibility amongst individuals and institutions.
Practicing "Sustainability" is as important eating in today's time. We must and will propagate alternative energy resources and sustainable practices.