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 […]

From 21-23 May, SOS-ZEROPOL2030 workshop participants came together to explore how to address challenges around science communication and stakeholder engagement in the context of marine pollution. The session showcased the projects efforts to make evidence-based scientific information for different marine pollutants more accessible for diverse audiences and engaging by using creative and transdisciplinary approaches. Living […]

The 2nd edition of the SOS-ZEROPOL2030 Mediterranean Living Lab took place in Athens on 6-7 May 2025, bringing together key stakeholders to explore effective strategies for reducing car tyre particle emissions across the entire product chain. Organised by the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture, and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE) in partnership with SOS-ZEROPOL2030 project partners, […]

The Second Living Lab workshop for the Black Sea on Exploring scenarios for reducing persistent chemicals in the Black Sea basin, took place on 8–9 April 2025 in Varna, Bulgaria. The SOS-ZEROPOL2030 event brought together regional and national administrators, experts, researchers, businesses, and NGOs with the task to assess and prioritise policies in view of […]