Organizations for nature conservation, environmental protection and working in nature abroad

Activities, internships, paid work, services or volunteer work in environmental protection, sustainability and nature conservation

Nature conservation and environmental protection abroad: by position

For job roles and duties related to activities, internships and jobs abroad, see:

• Conserving nature, animal care and protecting wildlife
• Working in nature and outdoors abroad
• Working in sustainable agriculture and food production
• Work and intern as a veterinarian abroad
• Working as a fruit picker abroad
• Working as a grape picker abroad
• Working on a farm abroad

Nature conservation and environmental protection abroad: favorite countries and destinations

Working for environmental organizations and in nature management abroad:

• Countries with many international environmental organizations and policy work: Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
• Countries with many nature projects and fieldwork: Costa Rica – biodiversity, nature management, ecotourism; South Africa – wildlife, nature parks, community projects; Indonesia – rainforest, marine conservation; Brazil – Amazon, nature and climate projects; Kenya – wildlife conservation and community management. 
• Countries with many marine and coastal protection projects: Australia – Great Barrier Reef, marine research and policy, Belize – coral reefs and marine reserves, Indonesia – mangroves, coral restoration, coastal communities, Mozambique – marine biodiversity and fisheries management.
• Countries suitable for starters, interns, and volunteers: Nepal – nature, education, and community projects, Peru – biodiversity and local nature projects, Thailand – nature conservation and education, Mexico – environmental and community projects.

Working in nature and outdoors abroad

• Farm work and sustainable agriculture: Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Ecuador, Spain, Chile, South Africa
• Nature management and outdoor maintenance: USA, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, UK
• Camping and outdoor recreation: France, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Portugal, Croatia
• Eco lodges and sustainable community projects: Costa Rica, Peru, South Africa, Indonesia, Mexico
• Wildlife projects and fieldwork: Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Costa Rica