The Centre for Climate Engagement at Hughes Hall was delighted to welcome eleven interns who contributed to various climate focused projects over the summer of 2025, working in Cambridge and remotely. The internship scheme, now in its fourth year, saw an unprecedented number of applications, with nearly 100 submissions.
The successful candidates came from a diverse array of countries, including Australia, Austria, Chile, China and India. Their academic backgrounds span a broad spectrum of disciplines, such as architecture, African studies, environmental policy, history, law, and philosophy.
Dr Paul Jefferiss, Director of the CCE said:
“I’d like to thank our nine Interns on behalf of the Centre for Climate Engagement. They bring a diverse range of background knowledge and exceptional skills. It’s very impressive to see what they manage to achieve in only four weeks. Their contributions strengthen our efforts to accelerate climate leadership, and they will have a lasting impact well beyond the internships. We wish them all well in their next endeavours!”
CCE also supported the recruitment of ten summer interns for the Chapter Zero Alliance (CZA), receiving over 100 applications for a variety of roles. The tasks undertaken by these appointees ranged from financially-focused analyses, to historical asset organisation, to forward-facing research projects, all of which have generated meaningful outputs for the organisation. As a result of their excellent work, two interns have been offered fixed-term contracts to further their research.
Meet the CCE interns
Maureen Abel is an MPhil graduate in African Studies from the University of Cambridge, with research focused on climate narratives and stakeholder engagement. Committed to advancing climate action and environmental justice, she blends her passion for climate studies, linguistics, and the arts to inspire awareness, resilience, and meaningful community engagement. Her work seeks to bridge research, policy, and creative solutions for sustainable impact.
Patrick Brownlow just graduated from Land Economy at Fitzwilliam College at the University of Cambridge and is continuing on to a Masters in Environmental Policy. Originally from Austria, he is looking to pursue a career in a climate or biodiversity related field. At the CCE, Patrick updated a range of Law and Climate Atlas content and was able to contribute to policy work on EU regulation and urban policy.
Bárbara Bodelón Ciuffardi is a Chilean lawyer and MSc in International Social and Public Policy from LSE. Passionate about climate change and international law and policy, she has worked with the UNFCCC and gained experience in governance, policy research, and multi-stakeholder engagement to advance climate justice.
Georgia Good is currently completing her Master’s in Environmental Conservation Education at New York University, with a focus on strategic climate communications, engagement and advocacy. She’s a Communications Fellow at the New York League of Conservation Voters, and her background includes communications roles in climate finance and the clean energy sector.
Annabel Hing is an undergraduate student at the University of Bath. As a researcher with the AAPS Centre for Doctoral Training, she assessed how green number plates might accelerate electric vehicle adoption and co-presented findings at the 4th London EV Show. She volunteers as a project researcher for a local climate organisation and contributed to People & Planet’s 2023/24 University League.
Mariana Marmelada is a PhD researcher in Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde. Her work examines the levers that shape cities’ capacity to deliver affordable housing. At CCE, she is supporting LDC influence-mapping workshops with local authorities, gaining hands-on experience with innovative methods and observing how different actors’ agency shape policy implementation.
Harriet Pinto graduated in 2020 from Jesus College, Cambridge, in Philosophy. She then worked for several years as a management consultant in London before deciding to pursue a new career in climate policy. She is currently studying her MSc in Global Challenges for Sustainability at the University of Barcelona.
Falak Shabir recently completed her M.Phil. in Architecture and Urban Studies at the University of Cambridge with distinction. She has led research projects on energy transitions, climate vulnerability, and urban sustainability, managing data collection, analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Falak is passionate about conducting evidence-based research that informs policy and supports inclusive, impactful solutions for communities.
E Wen Wong is an LLB(Hons)/BSc student at the Australian National University and a research assistant to several international and constitutional law scholars. E Wen is interested in international environmental law; human rights law; and intersections between law, environmental science, and computer science.
Emma Worsley is pursuing an MSc in Environment, Politics and Development at King’s College London after completing a BA in history from Cambridge. Her research focuses on water policy and ecological governance, and she is currently writing her dissertation on the relevance of eco-centrism and the Rights of Nature in addressing the UK’s water crisis.
Jeri Jiarui Wu studies Social Anthropology and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge and serves as the undergraduate president of the Cambridge University Social Anthropology Society. With a keen interest in law, technology and the environment, she explores how legal frameworks shape responses to climate and sustainability challenges especially in relation to Artificial Intelligence.
Apply for future internships
We’ll start recruiting for our next Summer Internship Programme in early 2026. This four-week paid opportunity is open to students from UK universities, offering real-world experience at the interface of climate change, law, governance, and public policy. Follow our accounts on social media or sign up to our quarterly newsletter here to find out when applications open.
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