Recommendations to Curb Marine Pollution in European Seas In its Zero Pollution Action Plan the EU sets out a long-term vision to achieve a pollution-free environment by 2030 and a healthy planet for all by 2050. The plan aims to curb pollution across three areas of action: air, water, and soils. To support these efforts, […]

The Zero Pollution Parliament, held in Brussels on 18–19 November 2025, brought together 33 stakeholders from 16 European countries representing research institutions, universities, NGOs, industry, and public bodies to explore pathways toward achieving zero pollution in European seas. Building on previous Regional Seas Living Labs in the North-East Atlantic, Black Sea, Mediterranean, and Baltic Sea […]

SOS-ZEROPOL2030 has released two new communication deliverables — D6.14 and D6.16 — further expanding the project’s suite of visual and interactive tools designed to make zero-pollution science accessible, engaging, and actionable for diverse audiences. Together, these deliverables reinforce the project’s commitment to clear science communication, supporting policymakers, practitioners, educators, and the wider public in understanding pollution pathways and solutions from source […]

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 […]