Save the date for EU's leading environmental conference, taking place in Brussels 29-30 May, 2024. This edition will focus on recurring water-related crises, aiming to enhance the EU's water resilience for both present challenges and those of the future. Conference registration will open in April, with registrations for partner events set to run from 4 to 17 March.
EU regions and cities have welcomed the new proposal for a regulation aimed at preventing plastic pellet losses in manufacturing processes to reduce microplastic pollution for a Zero Pollution environment.
Held on 18 April, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform’s sixth meeting focused on the next steps of the EU’s Zero Pollution agenda and the importance of continuing joint efforts to reach the 2030 targets for improving air, water, and soil quality, as well as reducing waste.
On 24 and 25 January 2024, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform will host a workshop to discuss the lessons learned from the first and the preparations for the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook. Registrations for in-person participation have closed, but you can read more about the workshop and still register for online participation via the links below.
In the battle against marine plastic pollution, a new method has been developed by EU CLAIM project to help decision-makers choose effective clean-up technologies. This method shows promise in aligning with the goals of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Action Plan Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water, and Soil.
The European Commission welcomes a provisional agreement to strengthen regulations towards a cleaner, carbon-neutral, and more competitive economy by 2050. The new law is designed to encompass additional sources of emissions, enhance the effectiveness of permitting, reduce administrative costs, increase transparency, and provide greater support to innovative technologies.
The 4th EU Clean Air Forum held on 23-24 November united stakeholders to share experiences and best practices for improving clean air policies. Amid the ongoing revision of EU ambient air quality rules, the forum also marked the introduction of the European Air Quality Index app, highlighting the significance of transparent information for combating air pollution.
Despite strides in recent decades, the impacts of emissions from various sources persist, leading to 300,000 premature deaths annually in the EU. Euronews "The Road to Green 6," delves into the challenge of air pollution within European cities, explores its effects on health and the environment, and the ongoing efforts to pave the way towards cleaner air.
In a significant stride toward addressing plastic pollution, the International Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution has concluded its third session with a decision to proceed with the formulation of a draft treaty text. This crucial step paves the way towards a binding international agreement on plastic pollution and marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to advance Zero Pollution goals.
On 17 October, the Member State Steering Committee of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform held its 5th meeting to discuss Zero Pollution at EU and national levels, focusing on the New European Bauhaus, the European Year of Skills, and the implementation progress of the Zero Pollution Action Plan.
On 9 November, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform’s fifth meeting focused on the Zero Pollution Action Plan’s role in the European Year of Skills, the New European Bauhaus, and the strategic research agenda for the Green Deal Transition.
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Let’s get more sustainable together – Welcome to the Interinstitutional EMAS Days. As it gets colder outside, we are getting warmer from the inside – by sharing sustainable strategies, plans, and initiatives between our institutions. Eighteen EU institutions and agencies (6 more than last year) are already committed and are registered by the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). Together they fight against climate change, increase environmental protection, and reduce greenhouse gasses. All to lead by example and help the European Union reach its ambitious climate neutrality target by 2050.
The Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform (ZPSP) with hold its fifth meeting on 9 November 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting is by invitation only, but there will be an option to follow it via the livestream link below on the day. For additional information click 'more'.
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is issuing an Opinion on the new EU soil legislation, with a focus on local and regional actions. Frida Nilsson, CoR member for Lidköping Municipality, Sweden, who serves as the rapporteur for this Opinion, invites stakeholders to a consultation on 24 October from 11:00 to 13:00 CEST to gather information for the preparation of the draft. Click below for more information and registration.
The fifth meeting of the Member State Steering Group of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform will take place on 17 October 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The agenda and further practical information are available on the event's webpage through the link below.
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is delivering an Opinion on the new EU soil legislation, focusing on local and regional actions. Here we interview the rapporteur for this Opinion, Frida Nilsson, CoR member for Lidköping Municipality, Sweden.
Two forthcoming Horizon Europe calls for proposals supporting Zero Pollution will open on 17 October 2023, with the deadline for submission on 21 February 2024. Projects responding to the calls should contribute to outcomes aligned with the European Green Deal and the Zero Pollution Action Plan.
A recent study revealed that in 2019, exposure to PM2.5 air pollution was responsible for one-fifth of global neonatal health disorders. The study highlights the urgent need for air pollution control strategies, emphasising the significance of initiatives such as the Zero Pollution Action Plan.
The Commission has adopted measures restricting the use of microplastics under the EU chemical legislation REACH. These measures support the Zero Pollution Action Plan 2030 target to reduce microplastics released into the environment by 30%.
