Andres Tarand

Born in Tallinn , Tarand graduated from the University Of Tartu with a degree in Climatology in 1963 . After receiving his first degree he continued his studies at Tartu receiving a second degree in Geography in 1973 . He continued to do research at Tartu, eventually becoming director of research in 1979 , to 1981 .

Besides serving as director of research at University of Tartu, Tarand has also been a member of the board for the university, since 1996 , as well as director of the Tallinn Botanical Gardens , from 1988-1990.

Tarand has also been a member of the to 2004 . While in parliament Tarand served as the Minister For The Environment Of Estonia twice, 1992 to 1994 and 1994 to 1995 , as well as his term as Prime Minister. He stepped down in 2004 following his election to the European Parliament .

Tarand has also been involved in environmental and sustainable development concerns not only in Estonia but throughout the Baltic and Nordic states. His involvement in these concerns has led to his involvement in such organisations as the Estonian Geographical Association , Estonian Institute For Sustainable Development , Stockholm Environment Institute , Estonian Nature Fund , and Globe International Europe .

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