SOS-ZEROPOL2030 has released Deliverable D6.3 – the Project Video, a key element of the project’s communication toolkit designed to clearly and engagingly explain the project’s mission, approach, and relevance for Europe’s Zero Pollution ambition. ▶️ Watch the video: https://soszeropol2030.eu/resources/project-video/ The short video introduces the Source-to-Sea Zero Pollution 2030 (SOS-ZEROPOL2030) project, outlining why pollution remains a critical challenge for European seas and how […]

SOS-ZEROPOL2030 is proud to announce the launch of Deliverable D6.8 – the Zero-Pollution Online Hub, a new digital platform designed to support knowledge sharing, capacity building, and action towards zero pollution in European seas. 👉 Visit the Hub: https://zeropolhub.eu The Zero-Pollution Online Hub brings together a wide range of science-based resources, tools, and visual materials developed throughout the SOS-ZEROPOL2030 project […]

The SOS-ZEROPOL2030 project has released a comprehensive set of Work Package 4 (WP4) deliverables (D4.1–D4.4) that together provide an integrated, end-to-end assessment of two priority pollutants: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and tyre wear particles (TWPs). This deliverable package brings together emissions mapping, environmental risk assessment, mitigation options, governance analysis, scenario development, and policy-ready communication tools, offering a robust evidence base […]

SOS-ZEROPOL2030 has released two closely linked Work Package 3 deliverables — D3.1 and D3.2 — that together demonstrate how Living Labs and co-creation methodologies can support the development of realistic, stakeholder-validated pathways towards zero pollution in European seas. The deliverables focus on pollutants of emerging concern — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and tyre wear particles (TWPs) — across three European Regional Seas: the North-East Atlantic, the Black […]

How do citizens across five European countries view pollution risks and how high is their support for environmental policies? The SOS-ZEROPOL2030 project has released Deliverable D2.3, presenting the results of an extensive public and stakeholder survey across Europe that sheds new light on public perceptions of different forms of pollution and support for policy actions. The […]

On 20–21 November 2025, the SOS-ZEROPOL2030 consortium gathered in Brussels for its third General Assembly, bringing together partners from across Europe to review progress, share insights, and align priorities for the next phase of the project. Across two days of collaborative sessions, each Work Package presented an update on achievements, challenges, and upcoming milestones. Discussions […]

On 17 and 18 November, SOS-ZEROPOL2030 brought together 35 experts, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from across Europe for a two-day Living Lab during the Zero Pollution Parliament in Brussels. The event focused on co-creating actionable pathways to achieve the EU’s Zero Pollution vision across European seas. Through interactive sessions, participants jointly explored priorities, trade-offs, and […]

Dear reader, Welcome to the third year of the SOS-ZEROPOL2030 project, and the third newsletter! Over the past year, SOS-ZEROPOL2030 has made significant strides in its mission to develop a holistic pathway toward zero pollution in Europe’s seas. Our multidisciplinary consortium from across Europe has been actively engaging stakeholders through a unique Living Lab approach. […]

The MARE People & the Sea Conference XIII held at the University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands) from 23 to 27 June 2025, brought together (social) scientists from around the world to delve into the complex relationship between humans and the ocean. This years’ MARE conference theme was ‘Tensions, Trade-offs and Transformations for the Ocean Decade […]

The Source to Seas – Zero Pollution 2030 (SOS-ZEROPOL2030) project has successfully completed two rounds of Living Labs (LLs)—held in 2024 and 2025—as part of its ambitious effort to co-develop a stakeholder-led Zero Pollution Framework for European Seas. The project places multi-stakeholder engagement at its core, bringing together diverse actors to collaboratively shape feasible, science-based […]