Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform Newsletter

On 12 May, the Zero Pollution Action Plan celebrated its 2nd anniversary, completing 1 flagship and 10 actions, and making significant progress on 8 other flagships and 23 actions towards its 2050 vision to reduce air, water, and soil pollution. For further information:

On 3 May 2023 the European Environment Agency launched the European Environment and Health Atlas marking successful delivery of a key Zero Pollution action. The atlas plays a vital role in monitoring the European Union's ambition for zero pollution.

On 10 May, the Commission for Environment Climate change and Energy (ENVE) of the European Committee of the Regions gathered to vote on the opinions on the revisions of the Ambient Air Quality Directive and the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, paving the way for zero pollution ambitions in cities and regions. Final approval is foreseen at the plenary session of 5-6 July after a debate with the participation of Commissioner Sinkevičius.

The European Commission's April 2023 assessment of marine environment monitoring programmes reported by Member States details progress made and gaps under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, with recommendations for improving monitoring efforts.

In April 2023 the European Commission welcomed the European Citizens’ Initiative and called on the European Parliament and the Council to find swift agreements on submitted legislative proposals that will benefit bees and Zero Pollution Ambition.

On 20 April, the Delegated Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP) entered into force, introducing new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and persistent chemicals, set to pave the way for Zero Pollution.

From 1-12 May, the EU took part in the UN Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, joining global efforts to reduce hazardous waste, eliminate persistent organic pollutants and control toxic chemical and waste trade.

On 12 May, The European Commission has launched an open public consultation to gather views and evidence from citizens and stakeholders on the implementation of the "polluter pays" principle for Zero Pollution. Have your say until 4 August.

On 14 and 15 June 2023, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform will host a workshop on reducing health inequalities through zero pollution. Since workshop registration is now closed, we invite you to learn more about the event and participate online on both days using the links below.

On 27 June 2023,15:00 – 16:00 CEST, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform will host the first in a series of Zero Pollution Talks on "Zero Pollution & the European Year of Skills". Further information and registration are available through the link below: