By Plenary Sessions: Tiit Maran

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in environmental sciences, ecology, and climate policy, utilizing technical terms such as "planetary boundaries" and "polycrisis." They rely on scientific consensus, defending science against skepticism and emphasizing that climate change is merely one manifestation of a broader conflict with the fundamental principles governing the biosphere. Specific data (e.g., the transgression of 6 out of 9 boundaries) and references to international agreements (the Paris Agreement) are used.

The speaker demonstrates authority on the topics of international environmental policy and sustainable development, citing the 1987 UN Brundtland Report. He/She mentions his/her participation as the head of the Estonian delegation at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Colombia. Additionally, he/she is well-versed in European Union legislation, geopolitical risks, and the concepts of crisis resilience.