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Consultations

 

Open consultations

Title & description Policy activity Target group Closing date
Consultation on the Review of the European Waste Management Targets Environment All interested stakeholders 10/09/2013
Consultation on the Green Paper on Plastic Waste Environment All interested stakeholders 07/06/2013

[Information about the use of your data is given in the specific privacy policy statement of each consultation]

Closed consultations

Title & description Policy activity Target group Closing date Results & follow-up
Consultation on Revision of the EU legal framework on environmental inspections Environment Contributions are particularly sought from national, regional and local authorities with environmental enforcement tasks, trans-European and national networks of environmental professionals such as inspectors and prosecutors, businesses and their organisations, environmental non-governmental organisations, outdoor recreational organisations and citizens at large. 26/05/2013 View
Unconventional fossil fuels (e.g. shale gas) in Europe Environment Contributions are particularly sought from the oil and gas sector, environmental non-governmental organisations, geological surveys, scientists, experts in the management of industrial risks, national and local authorities and citizens at large 23/03/2013 View
Consultation on options for revision of the EU Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution and related policies Environment, air quality, air pollution

Questionnaire 1: Citizens interested in air quality

Questionnaire 2: Experts and practitioners in public authorities, business support organisations including business associations, Chambers of Commerce and other public and private agencies, consultancies, research institutes, small businesses (SMEs), trade unions, NGOs, workers’ and employers’ federations and all other relevant stakeholders involved or interested in the implementation of EU air quality legislation.

04/03/2013 View
Stakeholder consultation on exemptions from the substance restrictions in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) Environment, Waste Interested stakeholders, list available on consultation page 15/02/2013 View
Stakeholder consultation on exemptions from the substance restrictions in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) Environment, Waste Interested stakeholders 01/02/2013 View
Consultation on "Ensuring sustainable development globally: EU Follow-up to Rio+20" Sustainable development Interested stakeholders (citizens, organisations, public administrations, business) 15/01/2013 View
Consultation on Update of the European Union's Implementation Plan for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Environment

- Citizens
- Public authorities (national, regional and local governments)
- European Agencies (EFSA, ECHA, EMA, EEA, etc.)
- NGO (civil society, environmental group, charity)
- Business and business associations
- Public and private research institutions, universities and academic scientists

- and all other relevant stakeholders involved or interested in the implementation of obligations of the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants in the EU.		 25/10/2012 View
Consultation on the Implementation Report of the Environmental Noise Directive (END) and on the EU Noise Policy Environment, Environmental noise, Health Citizens, experts and practitioners in public authorities, business support organisations including business associations, public and private agencies, consultancies, research institutes, small businesses (SMEs), trade unions, NGOs, workers’ and employers’ federations and all other relevant stakeholders involved or interested in the implementation of EU noise legislation. 25/10/2012 View
Consultation on options for Resource Efficiency Indicators Resource Efficiency Informed stakeholder community 22/10/2012 View
Stakeholder consultation on exemptions from the substance restrictions in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) Environment, Waste Interested stakeholders 04/09/2012 View
Consultation on Policy Options for the Blueprint to Safeguard Europe's waters Environment, protection of water resources Experts and practitioners in public authorities, business support organisations including business associations, Chambers of Commerce and other public and private agencies, consultancies, research institutes, small businesses (SMEs), trade unions, NGOs, workers’ and employers’ federations and all other relevant stakeholders or citizens involved or interested in the implementation of EU water policy. 07/06/2012 View
Consultation on the EU environment policy priorities for 2020: Towards a 7th EU Environment Action Programme Environment Interested stakeholders, general public 01/06/2012 View
Consultation on a dedicated legislative instrument on invasive alien species Environment, transport, trade, internal market, agriculture and rural development, maritime affairs and fisheries, public health, climate action, taxation All citizens and organisations are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are particularly sought from stakeholder organisations and Member States. 12/04/2012 View
Assistance to the Commission on technological, socio-economic and cost-benefit assessment related to exemptions from the substance restrictions in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) Environment, Waste Interested stakeholders, list available on consultation page 20/03/2012 View
Consultation on Delivering more Sustainable Consumption and Production Environment, Resource Efficiency, Sustainable Consumption and Production Citizens and stakeholders with interest/competence in the implementation of EU Resource Efficiency and SCP Agenda 03/04/2012 View
Consultation on options to reduce the use of plastic carrier bags and options to improve the requirements of biodegradability in the Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste and the visibility of biodegradable packaging products to consumers Environment, packaging and packaging waste Citizens and stakeholders with interest/competence in the management of plastic carrier bags and biodegradability of packaging products 09/08/2011 View
Consultation on the proposed EU Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria for indoor lighting and tissue paper and the related Technical Background Reports Environment, Green Public Procurement Member States, companies and business associations, suppliers, SMEs, researchers, civil society 15/07/2011 View
Consultation on policy options as regards photovoltaic panels in the context of the recast of Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Environment, waste electrical and electronic equipment Stakeholders with interest/competence in the management of waste from photovoltaic panels 17/06/2011 View

Hearing  on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (30th of May 2011)

Consultation on Maritime Spatial Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Integrated Maritime Policy, Environment
Maritime Spatial Planning, Integrated Coastal Zone Management		 Persons working on, or with an interest in, Maritime Spatial Planning and/or Integrated Coastal Zone Management, e.g. government officials, NGO's, researchers, coastal or maritime companies.

20/05/2011

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Consultation on a Roadmap for a resource-efficient Europe DG Environment, Europe 2020 Business, Stakeholders, General Public 22/04/2011 View
Consultation on possible EU legislative criteria and requirements for waste shipment inspections Environment, waste Public authorities, organisations, companies and the general public 12/04/2011 View
Consultation on the planned European Commission Communication for the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development ("Rio+20") Environment, Sustainable development Interested stakeholders 10/04/2011 View
Notice of stakeholder meeting on the Final Assessment of the 6th Environment Action Programme Environment Stakeholders, general public 08/04/2011 View
EU initiative on Green Infrastructure Environment, Biodiversity All interested parties, preferably organisations representing the views of stakeholders at EU level 11/03/2011 View
Stakeholder consultation on adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) for the purpose of a possible amendment of the Annex Environment, Waste Interested stakeholders 14/02/2011 View
Consultation on Future EU co-financing of Natura 2000 Environment Citizens, organizations, public authorities 17/02/2011 View
Consultation on a future EU financial instrument for the environment (continuation of LIFE+) All environmental fields National, regional and local administrations, environmental stakeholders and the general public. 15/02/2011 View
Consultation on the Implementation Report of the Aarhus Convention submitted by the European Union to the Aarhus Secretariat Environment, Aarhus Convention Civil society, public concerned, interested stakeholders 26/01/2011 View
Stakeholder consultation on the appropriateness of setting targets for bio-waste recycling Environment, Waste Interested stakeholders 31/01/2011 View
Consultation on the possible revision of Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction of the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels Environment, Industrial Emissions, Air Quality, Transport, Shipping, Fuel Quality Stakeholders (companies and organisations involved in or related to shipping) and interested citizens 05/01/2011 View
Proposal for a definition of the term "nanomaterial" that the European Commission intends to use as an overarching, broadly applicable reference term for any European Union communication or legislation addressing nanomaterials Environment, Consumer protection, Industry, Science and Research, Occupational health and safety All citizens and organisations 19/11/2010 View
Stakeholder consultation on adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) for the purpose of a possible amendment of the Annex Environment, Waste Interested stakeholders 15/11/2010 View
Protecting our natural capital: an EU strategy to conserve biodiversity and ensure the provision of ecosystem services by 2020 Environment, Biodiversity Citizens, Stakeholders, Public administrations, Business, Civil society 22/10/2010 View
Public consultation on the Review of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive (Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended) Environment – Environmental Impact assessment All citizens, stakeholders and organisations involved in environmental impact assessments (of plans, programmes or projects) 27/09/2010 View

Stakeholder consultation on adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) for the purpose of a possible amendment of the Annex

 Environment, waste Interested stakeholders, list available on consultation page 18/06/2010 View
Consultation on the green paper On Forest Protection and Information in the EU: Preparing forests for climate change Environment, Agriculture, Energy, Climate All forest related interest groups, ENGOs, national/regional administrations, and interested citizens 31/07/2010 View
Stakeholder consultation - EU Strategy on Invasive Species Environment, Biodiversity All interested parties, preferably organisations representing the views of stakeholders at EU level 14/07/2010 View
Stakeholder consultation on the future EU Biodiversity Policy Environment, Nature Stakeholders 05/05/2010 View
Consultation regarding a review of the exemption of cadmium ban provided for portable batteries and accumulators intended for use in cordless power tools (CPT) Environment, Waste All citizens and organisations 10/05/2010 View
Stakeholder consultation on adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) for the purpose of a possible amendment of the Annex Environment, Waste Interested stakeholders, list available on consultation page 29/03/2010 View
Consultations on environmental and social impacts of the use of the sewage sludge on land Environment Stakeholders 12/01/2010 View
Evaluation of the legislative framework of cultivation of GMOs Environment Targeted stakeholders 30/09/2009 View
Public consultation on future ETS auctioning rules Environment, Climate Change General public, Stakeholders 03/08/2009 View
Public consultation on the options for new initiative regarding dismantling of ships Environment, waste management, ship dismantling Public authorities, shipping and recycling organisations, non-governmental organisations, other interested parties 06/06/2009 View
European Community Fifth National Communication: Stakeholder Engagement
 Environment, Climate Change European organisations with a relationship to the climate change agenda 04/05/2009 View
Communication from the Commission
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity - TEEB Phase II Environment, Biodiversity Interested stakeholders in Europe and worldwide, including government, academic, private sector, scientific, NGO and other experts 31/03/2009 View
Consultation on your attitude towards the regulation of trapping in the EU Environment General public 16/03/2009 View
Fourth adaptation of Annex II to technical and scientific progress Environment, Waste Stakeholders 09/03/2009 View
EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) – Consultation on Aviation Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Environment, Aviation General public, Stakeholders 03/11/2008 View
Towards a comprehensive and ambitious post-2012 climate change agreement Environment, Climate change General public, Stakeholders 10/10/2008 View
Stakeholder consultation on adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the Annex. Environment, Waste Stakeholders 08/10/2008 View

Review of the Recommendation on Minimum Criteria for Environmental Inspections

Environment, Implementation General public, Stakeholders 18/09/2008 View
Deforestation and its impact on climate change and biodiversity loss Environment General public, Stakeholders 22/08/2008 View
Stakeholder consultation on the adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the Annex. Environment, Waste Stakeholders 31/07/2008 View
Consultation on revision of the cars/CO2 labelling Environment, CO2 from cars General public 28/07/2008 View
Creosote stakeholder consultation Environment, Biocides Stakeholders 30/06/2008 View
Public Consultation on YOUR VOICE "Invasive Alien Species – A European Concern" Environment, Nature Stakeholders, general public 05/06/2008 View
WEEE stakeholder consultation - Invitation for comments on policy options Environment, Waste Stakeholders 05/06/2008 View
Stakeholder consultation on adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the Annex Environment, Waste Stakeholders 01/04/2008 View
Public consultation on the Green Paper on urban transport
Sustainable Urban Transport Plans - preparatory document		 Transport, Environment Stakeholders, general public 15/03/2008 View
Your attitude towards trade in seal products Environment, Animal Welfare Stakeholders, general public 13/02/2008 View
2nd stakeholder consultation on the review of Directive 2002/95/EC ("RoHS") Environment, Waste Stakeholders 13/02/2008 View
Public consultation the draft Implementation Report 2005-2007 Environment, Governance Stakeholders, general public 04/02/2008 View
Public consultation on an EU System for the Environmental Technology Verification Environment, Eco-Innovation Stakeholders, general public 03/02/2008 View
Call for evidence on the Economics of Biodiversity Loss - TEEB Phase I Environment, Biodiversity Interested stakeholders in Europe and worldwide, including government, academic, private sector, scientific, NGO and other experts 31/03/2008 View
Public consultation on the INSPIRE Draft Implementing Rules for Metadata Environment, Policy-making Stakeholders 21/12/2007 View
Public consultation "Living with climate change in Europe" Environment, Climate change Stakeholders, general public 15/12/2007 View
Public consultation on the Commission's Green Paper on better ship dismantling Environment Stakeholders, general public 30/09/2007 View
Public consultation on the action plans on sustainable consumption and production and on sustainable industrial policy Environment Stakeholders, general public 23/09/2007 View
Stakeholder consultation on Adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the annex Environment, Waste Stakeholders 10/08/2007 View
Public consultation on the implementation of the renewed strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles Environment Stakeholders 15/07/2007 View
Green Paper on Market Based Instruments Environment Stakeholders 31/07/2007 View
IPPC Review Internet Consultation Questionnaire Environment Stakeholders, general public 18/06/2007 View
Review of Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Environment Stakeholders 22/05/2007 View
Capturing and storing CO2 underground - Should we be concerned? Environment Stakeholders, citizens 30/04/2007 View
Additional Options to Combat Illegal Logging Environment/ Development Stakeholders 05/03/2007 View
Ecolabel revision Environment Stakeholders 02/03/2007 View
Revision of the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme Regulation EC N° 761/2001 (EMAS) Environment Stakeholders 26/02/2007 View
Adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the annex Waste Stakeholders 10/01/2007 View
Adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles for the purpose of a possible amendment of Annex II to this Directive. Waste Stakeholders 20/12/2006 View
Possible amendment of Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles (Issue of certain spare parts for vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003). Waste Stakeholders 20/12/2006 View
New draft regulation of the European Commission to implement the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Chemicals Stakeholders 21/10/2006 View
Community Implementation Plan of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Chemicals General public + Experts 10/10/2006 View
Revision of Directive 86/609/EEC on the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes Animal welfare General public + Experts 18/08/2006 View
Review of the EU strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency from cars Environment/Climate Change General public 21/08/2006 View
Have your say on the White Paper on a European Communication Policy! Communication Stakeholders, citizens 07/2006 View
Sixth Environment Action Programme mid-term review Environment Stakeholders 14/07/2006 View
Directive 2001/18/EC on the deliberate release in the environment of GMOs - Questionnaire on experiences with the implementation of the Directive Environment; GMOs Stakeholders 30/06/2006 View
Adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the annex. Environment; waste Stakeholders 15/05/2006 View
Simplifications on the Directive related to waste from the titanium dioxide industry Environment, waste Stakeholders 15/03/2006 View
Adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the annex. Environment; waste Stakeholders 10/02/2006 View
Communication on Halting the Loss of Biodiversity by 2010 and beyond Environment, Nature and biodiversity Stakeholders, General Public, Experts 06/02/2006 View
SCENIHR opinion on how to assess the potential risks of nanotechnologies Public health Stakeholders 16/12/2005 View
Adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the annex Environment; waste Stakeholders 28/10/2005 View
Soil Thematic Strategy Environment General Public 26/09/2005 View
The European City – improving the quality of your environment Environment General Public 21/09/2005  
Proposal for a Floods Directive "Reducing the risks of floods in Europe" Environment Stakeholders 14/09/2005 View
Final Public Consultation: The sustainable use of pesticides in Europe Environment, biodiversity General public, Stakeholders 12/05/2005 View

Thematic Strategy on the Protection and conservation of the Marine Environment

Environment; Marine General public

09/05/2005

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Reducing the Climate Change Impact of Aviation Environment, air transport General public 06/05/2005 View
Monitoring and Reporting Guidelines under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme Environment, climat Stakeholders 15/04/2005 View
New legal instrument for prevention, preparedness and response to disasters. Environment, Civil protection Stakeholders 28/03/2005 View
Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste Environment; waste Stakeholders 12/03/2005 View
Directive 75/439/EEC on waste oils Environment; waste Stakeholders 04/03/2005 View

Adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the annex

Environment; waste Stakeholders 11/02/2005 View
Assessing the actions to be undertaken as part of the Thematic Strategy on the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Environment; Sustainable use of natural resources Stakeholders 30/01/2005 View
Air Pollution: What Do You Think? Environment General public 31/01/2005 View
Action on Climate Change Post 2012 Environment All stakeholders 31/10/2004 View
Review of the European Sustainable Development Strategy Cross-cutting General public and experts 31/10/2004 View
Extended Impact Assessment on the Thematic Strategy on the Prevention and recycling of waste Environment; Waste Stakeholders 24/09/2004 View
Information on teak garden furniture and mobile telephones Environment; Products All stakeholders involved with these products 15/09/2004 View
Methodology to assess the environmental impacts of products Environment; Products Experts 16/08/2004 View
Possible amendment of the Annex of Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) Environment; Waste Stakeholders 05/07/2004 View
Development of an EU strategy on mercury Environment; Chemicals Stakeholders 11/05/2004 View
"Towards a Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment" Environment; Urban Community institutions, stakeholders 15/04/2004 View
Preparations of a revision of certain entries of annex II of Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of life vehicles Environment; Waste Stakeholders 26/03/2004 View
Towards a thematic strategy on the prevention and recycling of waste Environment; Waste, recycling Stakeholders 30/11/2003 View
Reactions to the Communication on the future Thematic Strategy on Sustainable use of Pesticides Environment; pesticides European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee as well as all other interested parties 30/11/2003 View
On the Road to Sustainable Production - Progress in implementing Council Directive 96/61/EC concerning integrated pollution prevention and control Environment; integrated pollution prevention and control Stakeholders 15/09/2003 View
Integration of environmental aspects into standardisation Environment; standardisation Stakeholders 15/09/2003 View
Draft chemicals legislation (the REACH System) Environment, Enterprise; Chemicals General public 10/07/2003 View
INSPIRE Environment, Research, Information society, Economic affairs Stakeholders 06/06/2003 View
Environmental Technology Action Plan Environment; Technology Stakeholders 15/05/2003 View
Revision of Directive 91/157/EEC on batteries Environment; Waste Interested parties 28/04/2003 View
Financing Natura 2000 Environment; Natura 2000 Interested parties 24/04/2003  
Working document on Civil protection Environment; Natural and Technological hazards Stakeholders in civil protection/disaster prevention 7/04/2003 View
Aarhus Convention and Community institutions:
Consultation of interested parties on a working documents on the application to Community institutions of the Aarhus Convention on access to environmental information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters 		Environment Experts from national administrations, local and regional authorities, representatives of economic operators, environmental NGOs and consumer associations 15/11/2002 View (pdf ~300K)
Access to justice in environmental matters (Aarhus Convention:
Consultation of interested parties on two successive working documents on access to justice in environmental matters 		Environment Experts from national administrations, local and regional authorities, representatives of economic operators, environmental NGOs and consumer associations 30/09/2002 View (pdf ~370K)

Environmental Liability:
Consultation of interested parties on a Working Document on the Prevention and Restoration of Significant Environmental Damage (Environmental Liability)

 Environment Public 30/09/2001 View
Environmental issues of PVC:
In the Green Paper the Commission invited all interested parties to discuss and comment on this document before the end of November 2000. 		Environment Public 30/11/2000 View

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