Climate Change Analyst career guide
Climate Change Analysts assess climate risks, model future environmental scenarios and help organisations prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Climate Change Analyst do?
Climate Change Analysts assess climate risks, model future environmental scenarios and help organisations prepare for the impacts of climate change.
- Office
- Hybrid working
- Research facilities
- Environmental consultancies
- Government organisations
- Insurance companies
- Large corporations
How to become a Climate Change Analyst
Climate change analysts combine scientific research and data analysis to support climate adaptation, resilience and sustainability strategies.
Degree in Climate Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics or Earth Sciences.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
- Direct employment or training
Skills and progression for Climate Change Analyst
- Data analysis
- Research
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Senior Climate Change Analyst
- Principal Consultant
- Climate Risk Manager
- Head of Climate
- Chief Sustainability Officer
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