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.
On xx May 2024, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform will host the fourth in its series of Zero Pollution Talks: "Zero Pollution and Microplastics”, focusing on progress, challenges, and perspectives for a Zero Microplastics Pollution future. Click below for more details and registration.
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.
Share your insights and contribute to the design of the Horizon Europe work programme 2025, covering all six clusters, research infrastructures, European innovation ecosystems, the five EU Missions, and the New European Bauhaus facility. The feedback opportunity will close on 6 May.
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.
The Commission has adopted new measures to support Zero Pollution by enhancing the EU's water resilience and elevating water quality and quantity across the continent.
The Committee of the Regions has adopted an opinion urging to accelerate the implementation of the European Green Deal in partnership with local and regional authorities to respond to the health threats arising from environmental pollution and the consequences of climate change.
Cedefop is conducting a survey to understand how cities assess the impact of the green transition on jobs and policies related to green skills. Your input will amplify cities' voices among policy makers and inspire greener practices for a Zero Pollution future. The survey takes 15 minutes to complete and can be accessed via the link below.
The JRC has released a new edition of the Guidance on Monitoring of Marine Litter in European Seas, which provides recommendations on how to sample, analyse and record marine litter with the aim to make the data comparable and usable across countries.
The mid-term review of the 8th EAP sheds light on the progress towards achieving the EU's 2030 environmental targets outlined in the Zero Pollution Action Plan. Although most initiatives have been delivered and others are on track to reach their targets, challenges persist.
On 24 and 25 January 2024, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform hosted a workshop on the Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook. The workshop focused on the results and lessons learned from the first edition, as well as preparations and the collection of stakeholder inputs for the forthcoming second edition.
The Commission has approved new minimum hygiene standards for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water. These standards will aim to prevent microbial growth and reduce the risk of harmful substances leaching into our water supply.
The Commission has welcomed the provisional agreement on the proposal revising the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, which will strengthen the protection of human health and the environment towards Zero Pollution from harmful discharges of urban wastewater.
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement to ban all remaining intentional uses of toxic mercury in the EU. This significant development represents a major step towards Zero Pollution and safeguarding citizens’ health and environmental protection.
The Commission has welcomed the provisional agreement on the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive. With the new law, the 2030 EU air quality standards will be better aligned with the WHO global air quality guidelines and Zero Pollution ambition.
The Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform (ZPSP) with hold its sixth meeting on 18 April 2024, hosted by the Committee of the Regions in Brussels. The meeting is by invitation only, but there will be an option to follow it via livestream on the day. For additional information click 'more'.
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.
