Research (Estonian language) on the legislation on single use plastics in Estonia
Conduct research on Estonia's legislation regarding single use plastics.
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Overview
Conduct research on Estonia's legislation regarding single use plastics.
You have:
- Research on Estonian national laws regarding single use plastics as per the EU directive.
- Ability to summarize articles and compile findings into a cohesive document.
- Fluency in English and Estonian for effective communication and research.
Contract
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In 2021, thanks to our volunteers and Online Volunteers via UNV platform, we released a report assessing how Europe was doing in reducing single use plastics. We want to update this report and release it in June 2023. The 2021 report, can be found here: https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SUP-Assessment-Design-final.pdf
All the names of the contributors, including from the UN platform, were cited at the beginning of the report.
In order to update our understanding of the situation in Estonia and draft a report, we are looking for the following information to be compiled in a word document:
Identification of the articles in the national laws that were adopted following the adoption of the EU directive in 2019 on single use plastics that concern SUP tobacco-related items;
Short paragraph on where the discussion stands/ answer to the following question: were there any new developments between September 2022 and now regarding the measures on SUP tobacco-related items?
Compile links to 3 or 4 articles released in 2022 and 2023 in the Estonian national media on cigarette butts/tobacco pollution and write a short summary on the content of each one of these articles.
We are looking for English and Estonian speaking volunteers interested in doing research on measures against single use plastics in Estonia and report them back to us in a short briefing document in English.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to conduct research on a complex topic? | This question assesses your research skills and ability to manage complex information. | Provide an example that shows your methodical approach to research, including what tools or methods you used and the outcome. |
| How would you ensure the accuracy of your findings when researching legal documents? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and accuracy in legal research. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies might you employ to summarize lengthy articles into concise summaries? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever collaborated with others on a research project? What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is it important to stay updated on legislation changes, particularly regarding environmental issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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