Internship at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command: Strengthening Security and Resilience in the Indo-Pacific

This summer, I was fortunate to serve as an intern for the Department of Defense (DoD) at the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), the oldest and largest of the unified combatant commands. Interning at INDOPACOM was thus pivotal in exposing me to the US role in current Indo-Pacific affairs, as well as helping me gain a working understanding of how my two fields of study – international environmental policy and international security – play into current US priorities in the region.

Climate Policy LabSeptember 29, 2025Summer Internship, 2025

Reflecting on International Climate Negotiations: UN Ocean Conference and Beyond

The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the largest UN event ever focused on protecting the ocean, was a milestone for advancing Sustainable Development Goal 14. Expectations were high, and for good reason, as many saw it as a turning point for global ocean action leading up to 2030.

Climate Policy LabJuly 15, 20252025, Author - Marcia Moreno-Baez, oceans, UNOCComment

United Nations Ocean Conference Reflection

Attending UNOC3 in Nice was a transformative experience that deepened my understanding of Indigenous Ocean stewardship, expanded my network, and gave me firsthand exposure to international environmental diplomacy.

Climate Policy LabJuly 8, 2025oceans, 2025, UNOC, Author - Paul-Emile Pissier, Indigenous peopleComment

Erased Twice: Queer Lives on the Frontlines of Climate Displacement

Each year, climate disasters force millions from their homes- 7.7 million people were internally displaced by disasters in 2023 alone, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. But within these staggering numbers, the stories of LGBTQIA+ people often go untold. For queer communities, being uprooted by climate catastrophe isn’t just about losing shelter or possessions; it’s about losing safety, dignity, and sometimes even the right to exist.

Climate Policy LabJuly 8, 2025climate displacement, 2025, Author - Eshita, pride monthComment

Empowering Community Driven and Environmentally Focused Solutions with TransitMatters

During my final semester, I worked with TransitMatters as a Clean Transit Associate, engaging with projects that evaluated and reimagined public transportation. TransitMatters is a non-profit advocacy group based in Boston which strives to advance solutions for public transit across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A main tenet of their work is using data to drive conversations about reliability, efficiency, and access. Over my 10 weeks with TransitMatters, I saw the value of blending data with personal experiences to create a holistic picture about how good public transportation can change communities – and benefit our planet.

Climate Policy LabJuly 8, 2025public transportation, environmental justice, Author - Alison Lashendock, 2025Comment

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