Will AI replace Climate Change Policy Analysts?
Estimated risk score: 67 out of 100
High replacement risk
Estimate from published task research, not reviewed by a person · how we estimate
Within about 19 points for 4 in 5 of the jobs we checked (48 to 86).
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 14 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 19-2041.01 · Life, Physical, and Social Science
Tasks rated in 2023 as ones AI could do or speed up
Tasks a GPT-4-class model could do, or do in half the time or less: 5 of its 14 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
- Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
- Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
- Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
- Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
- Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 0 of its 14 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
None of its rated tasks.
What the job is
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
Also called: Climate Analyst, Environmental Policy Analyst, Climate and Energy Program Associate, Climate Advisor, Policy Associate, Climate Economist, Climate Change Analyst, Ecological Risk Assessor.
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