Session Profile: Hanah Lahe
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-03-06
Political Position
The speaker's main political position centers on the sustainable use of water resources and the implementation of circular economy principles in Estonia. They strongly support the draft amendment to the Water Act, considering it a critically important step for conserving diminishing water resources. This stance is clearly policy-driven and focuses on long-term resource management.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of water management and the global water crisis, utilizing specific statistical data (e.g., 1% accessible fresh water) and projections (consumption growth in Estonia by 2040). They reference data from the Ministry of Climate and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6, 9, 12, 14), emphasizing a technical and scientific approach.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, logical, and slightly cautionary, stressing the global and local extent of the water crisis. The speaker uses data and statistics (a logical appeal) and concludes with an emotional, yet value-based metaphor regarding the importance of Estonia's water resources.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition; the criticism is aimed instead at the restrictions of the previously effective law, which only allowed wastewater to be discharged into the receiving body, thereby preventing its reuse.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker respectfully addresses colleagues ("Dear colleagues!") and asks for their support for the draft, citing the desire to achieve consensus on the draft law.
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Regional Focus
The focus is broad and somewhat diffuse, encompassing both the global water crisis and Estonia's national water resources. The local level is illustrated by an example from Viimsi Municipality, where authorities have had to restrict excessive water consumption.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are strongly linked to advancing sustainability and the circular economy. The draft bill supports the creation of new economic opportunities, as well as sustainable consumption and production, by reducing the consumption of primary water resources in industrial and agricultural operations.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the accessibility of clean and safe drinking water, citing UN data on the proportion of people living in water crisis and those with poor access. This is framed within the context of human rights and sustainable development.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is amending the Water Act to establish a legal framework for the reuse of underutilized water resources (such as wastewater and mine water) by third parties. The speaker is a strong proponent of this draft bill, emphasizing its landmark significance in implementing the circular economy.
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