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    • Climate Change Mitigation Analyst

    Careers Home Climate Change Mitigation Analyst

    Career Overview

    Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
    8% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    87,100

    2030 Employment

    94,400

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • Bachelor's degree
    • No work experience
    • No on-the-job training

    Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Environmental Geosciences
    • Environmental Health
    • Environmental Science
    • Environmental Studies

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Evaluate civic projects or public policies.
    • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
    • Conduct climatological research.
    • Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.
    • Interpret research or operational data.

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.