The initiative, called the Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Programme, will give students and graduates the chance to gain practical experience while working on environmental issues.

Under the programme, selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of Rs60,000 during the three-month internship. Participants who complete the programme will also receive an official internship certificate from the Government of Punjab.

Officials said the initiative is designed to prepare young people for leadership roles in environmental governance and climate action. The programme will also provide international exposure through certification in collaboration with UNESCO.

Interns will work with officers from the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency and assist in environmental policy units. They will also gain experience with modern learning management systems and contribute to projects related to environmental protection in their respective districts.

To promote equal opportunities, authorities have reserved 50 percent of the seats for female students.

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Participants will be selected through an automated merit-based system to ensure transparency in the selection process.

The government has asked interested candidates to submit their applications online through the official portal of the Environment Protection Department, Punjab.

Applications for the programme will remain open until March 29.

In a message shared on social media, Maryam Nawaz Sharif encouraged young people to actively participate in environmental initiatives. She said every young person can play an important role in improving the environment.

The chief minister also said pollution levels in Punjab, especially in Lahore, are gradually declining due to the government’s continuous efforts.

Officials believe the programme will help create a new generation of environmentally responsible leaders across the province.