Not surprisingly, most sustainable development internships abroad are located in developing countries, and for good reason. Grassroots initiatives to sustainably develop communities, cities, and nations that lack the ability to rise above poverty and disadvantage are gaining real momentum, and organizations continue to aid economic, social, and infrastructural development in both rural and urban areas.

Within the context of developing countries, your options of where to pursue a sustainable development internship abroad are quite expansive. Africa, Asia, and Central America unfortunately contain the greatest number of the world’s underdeveloped countries, and together these regions also host well over two-thirds of the world’s population. Therefore, the need for sustainable development planning in the latter regions is extremely large.

Some of the most popular countries for internships in sustainable development in these regions include China, Brazil, Thailand, India, Indonesia, and many nations throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. These countries are extremely culturally diverse, both within and between borders, so you can expect a very unique and enriching situation no matter which location you end up interning abroad in sustainable development.

There are also internships in sustainable development in the so-called “first-world,” or developed countries, as many urban communities constantly search for new ways to improve efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Nations within North America and Europe, as well as the nations of Japan and Australia, offer many sustainable development internships that provide a great cultural adventure.