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It is the largest environmental cause of multiple mental and physical diseases and of premature deaths, especially among children, people with certain medical conditions and the elderly.</p><p>In addition to affecting people’s health, pollution is one of the main reasons for the loss of biodiversity. It reduces the ability of ecosystems to provide services such as carbon sequestration and decontamination.</p><p>The public health, environmental, moral and socio-economic case for the EU to lead the global fight against pollution is today stronger than ever.</p><p>On 12 May 2021, the European Commission adopted the <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52021DC0400&qid=1623311742827">EU Action Plan: "Towards a Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil" (and annexes)</a> - a key deliverable of the European Green Deal. You can get more information and get involved in the implementation of the Action Plan through the <u><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform_en">Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform</a>. </u></p></div></div></div><div class="ecl-featured-item__item"><div class="ecl-media-container ecl-featured-item__media_container" ><figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-media-container__picture" ><img class="ecl-media-container__media" src="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_no_crop/public/2021-02/Zero-pollution-ambition.jpg?itok=GNrhaqok" alt=""Zero Pollution Ambition" logo including sky, earth and water element." ></picture></figure></div></div></div></article> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_215"></a> <div class="ecl-row inpage-navigation-container"> <div class="ecl-col-l-3"> <nav class="ecl-inpage-navigation oe-theme-ecl-inpage-navigation ecl-u-z-dropdown" data-ecl-auto-init="InpageNavigation" data-ecl-auto-initialized="true" data-ecl-inpage-navigation="true" aria-labelledby="ecl-inpage-navigation-654202103" ><div class="ecl-inpage-navigation__title" id="ecl-inpage-navigation-654202103">Page contents</div><div class="ecl-inpage-navigation__body"><div class="ecl-inpage-navigation__trigger-wrapper"><button type="button" class="ecl-inpage-navigation__trigger" id="ecl-inpage-navigation-654202103-trigger" data-ecl-inpage-navigation-trigger="true" aria-controls="ecl-inpage-navigation-list" aria-expanded="false"><span class="ecl-inpage-navigation__trigger-current" data-ecl-inpage-navigation-trigger-current="true">Page contents</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-180 ecl-inpage-navigation__trigger-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="false" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></button></div><ul class="ecl-inpage-navigation__list" data-ecl-inpage-navigation-list="true" id="ecl-inpage-navigation-654202103-list"></ul></div></nav> </div> <div class="ecl-col-l-9" data-inpage-navigation-source-area="h2, div.ecl-featured-item__heading"> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_208"></a> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Objectives</h2> <div class="ecl"><p>The <strong>zero pollution vision for 2050</strong> is for air, water and soil pollution to be reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to health and natural ecosystems, that respect the boundaries with which our planet can cope, thereby creating a toxic-free environment.</p> <p>This is translated into key 2030 targets to speed up reducing pollution at source. These targets include:</p> <ul> <li>improving air quality to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by air pollution by 55%;</li> <li>improving water quality by reducing waste, plastic litter at sea (by 50%) and microplastics released into the environment (by 30%);</li> <li>improving soil quality by reducing nutrient losses and chemical pesticides’ use by 50%;</li> <li>reducing by 25% the EU ecosystems where air pollution threatens biodiversity;</li> <li>reducing the share of people chronically disturbed by transport noise by 30%, and </li> <li>significantly reducing waste generation and by 50% residual municipal waste.</li> </ul> <p>The Action Plan aims to strengthen the EU green, digital and economic leadership, whilst creating a healthier, socially fairer Europe and planet. It provides a compass to mainstream pollution prevention in all relevant EU policies, to step up implementation of the relevant EU legislation and to identify possible gaps.</p> <ul> </ul></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_209"></a> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Actions </h2> <div class="ecl"><p>The European Green Deal announced headline actions on zero pollution.</p> <ul> <li><u><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/strategy/chemicals-strategy_en">Chemical strategy for sustainability</a></u><strong> </strong>-  to better protect citizens and the environment against hazardous chemicals.</li> <li><u><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52021DC0400&qid=1623311742827" class="ecl-link">Zero Pollution Action Plan for water, air and soil</a></u> - to better prevent, remedy, monitor and report on pollution.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12306-Industrial-emissions-EU-rules-updated_en">Revising measures to address pollution from large industrial installations<strong> </strong></a> - to ensure they are consistent with climate, energy and circular economy policies.</li> </ul> <p>You can track the progress of the individual flagships and actions announced in the Zero Pollution Action Plan:</p> <p><a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform/actions_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta">See progress on actions</a></p> <p>The Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook, published on 8 December 2022, offers a snapshot of the current state of the pollution in the EU, and answers questions on the pollution trends over the past years, and whether we are likely to achieve 2030 zero pollution targets.</p> <p><a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/zero-pollution-action-plan/zero-pollution-targets_en" class="ecl-link ecl-link--cta">See progress on zero pollution targets</a></p></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_234"></a> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Timeline</h2> <div class="ecl"><p>Previous and upcoming zero pollution actions</p></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_233"></a> <ol class="ecl-timeline" data-ecl-auto-init="Timeline" data-ecl-timeline ><li class="ecl-timeline__item" id="ecl-timeline-item-89469154"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">18 April 2024</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Sixth meeting of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/events/sixth-meeting-zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform-2024-04-18_en">additional information</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item" id="ecl-timeline-item-523185215"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">24 and 25 January 2024</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Zero Pollution stakeholder workshop: ‘Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook’</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/events/stakeholder-workshop-zero-pollution-monitoring-and-outlook-2024-01-24_en">additional information</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item" id="ecl-timeline-item-915762603"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">9 November 2023</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Fifth meeting of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/events/fifth-meeting-zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform-2023-11-09_en">additional information</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-638648638"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">September- October 2023</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Adoption of several initiatives on microplastics</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><ul><li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_4581">REACH restriction</a> addressing intentionally added microplastics</li><li><a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/proposal-regulation-preventing-pellet-losses_en">Proposal for a Regulation</a> on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastics pollution</li><li><a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/brochure-eu-action-against-microplastic-pollution_en">Brochure</a> on EU action against microplastic pollution</li></ul></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-1318371783"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">14 July 2023</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Proposal to ban all remaining intentional uses of mercury in the EU</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p><a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/proposal-revision-mercury-proposal_en" class="ecl-link">Proposal</a>, <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/prohibition-against-manufacture-import-and-export-eight-additional-mercury-containing-products_en" class="ecl-link">Delegated act</a> and <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/zero-pollution-commission-proposes-ban-all-remaining-intentional-uses-mercury-eu-2023-07-14_en" class="ecl-link">News</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-847463333"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">20 April 2023 </div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Fourth meeting of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/events/fourth-meeting-zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform-2023-04-20_en">additional information</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-1798038201"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">26 October 2022</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">The Commission proposed stronger rules on ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants, and treating urban wastewater</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>Find out more about the proposals:</p><ul><li><a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/air/air-quality/revision-ambient-air-quality-directives_en">Revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives</a></li><li><a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/water/urban-wastewater_en#revision">Revision of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive</a></li><li><a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/proposal-amending-water-directives_en" class="ecl-link">Updated lists of water pollutants to be controlled in surface waters and groundwater</a></li></ul><p>Find out more in the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_6278" class="ecl-link">press materials.</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-889909421"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">11 October 2022</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Third meeting of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform </div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/events/3rd-meeting-zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform-2022-10-11_en">additional information</a>.</p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-332028977"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">24 and 25 May 2022</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Stakeholder workshop ‘Towards a Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook’</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/zero-pollution-monitoring-and-outlook-workshop-2022-05-25_en">additional information</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-1767878884"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">25 April 2022</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Second meeting of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform </div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/2nd-meeting-zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform-2022-05-09_en">additional information</a>.</p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-1382480502"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">5 April 2022</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Adoption of the legislative package on industrial emissions </div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_22_2238">additional information</a>.</p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-728077692"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">16 December 2021</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">First meeting of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform </div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/events/launch-event-zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform_en">launch event of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-948093116"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">3 November 2021</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Deadline for the call for expression of interest </div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=3790&fromCallsApplication=true">additional information</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-1399161927"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">7 October 2021</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Launch of the call for expression of interest for the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=3790&fromCallsApplication=true">call</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-1203074246"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">4 June 2021</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Launch of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform_en">Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-30199650"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">31 May - 4 June 2021</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">EU Green Week 2021 on the theme of zero pollution</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p><a href="https://www.eugreenweek.eu/" class="ecl-link ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after"><span class="ecl-link__label">Find out more about EU Green Week 2021 </span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#external" /></svg></a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-1101835736"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">12 May 2021</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Commission adoption of zero pollution action plan</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-1616408171"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">10 February 2021</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Stakeholder workshop on the zero pollution action plan</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/events/stakeholder-workshop-zero-pollution-action-plan-air-water-and-soil_en">Find out more about the stakeholder workshop on the zero pollution action plan</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-221421806"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">11 November 2020</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Launch of zero pollution action plan public consultation</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"><p>See the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12588-EU-Action-Plan-Towards-a-Zero-Pollution-Ambition-for-air-water-and-soil">results of the public consultation.</a></p></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-713760719"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">14 October 2020</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Presentation of chemicals strategy</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--collapsed" id="ecl-timeline-item-629506260"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">1 October 2020 </div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Presentation of zero pollution action plan roadmap </div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"></div></div></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item ecl-timeline__item--toggle"><button class="ecl-button ecl-button--secondary ecl-timeline__toggle" type="button" data-ecl-timeline-button data-ecl-label-collapsed="Show 18 more items" data-ecl-label-expanded="Hide 18 items" ><span class="ecl-button__container"><span class="ecl-button__label" data-ecl-label="true">Show 18 more items</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-180 ecl-button__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" data-ecl-icon><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></span></button></li><li class="ecl-timeline__item" id="ecl-timeline-item-2079400375"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip"><div class="ecl-timeline__tooltip-arrow"></div><div class="ecl-timeline__label">11 December 2019</div><div class="ecl-timeline__title">Presentation of the European Green Deal</div><div class="ecl-timeline__content"></div></div></li></ol> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_211"></a> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Policy areas</h2> <div class="ecl"><ul> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/air_en">Air</a> : EU action to improve air quality and reduce air pollution.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/chemicals_en">Chemicals</a> : EU action to ensure chemicals are safe, for health and the environment.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/circular-economy_en">Circular economy</a>: The EU’s transition to a circular economy with a focus on green growth.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/industry_en">Industrial emissions</a> : EU action to make industry more sustainable and reduce industrial emissions.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/marine-and-coastal-environment_en">Marine and coastal environment</a> : EU action to protect Europe’s coasts, seas and oceans.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/nature-and-biodiversity_en">Nature and biodiversity</a>: EU action on environmental conservation and protection.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/noise_en">Noise</a> : EU action to reduce environmental noise pollution.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/plastics_en">Plastics</a> : EU action on plastic production and pollution to contribute to a circular economy.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/soil-and-land_en">Soil and land</a> : EU action for the sustainable use of soil and land.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/water_en">Water</a> : EU action on water issues, to protect water resources.</li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_340"></a> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Connected strategies </h2> <div class="ecl"><ul> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en">European Green Deal </a></li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12438-Sustainable-and-Smart-Mobility-Strategy">Smart mobility</a></li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/energy/topics/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-buildings/renovation-wave_en">The Renovation Wave</a></li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12154-Europe-s-Beating-Cancer-Plan"><u>The</u></a><u> </u><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/promoting-our-european-way-life/european-health-union/cancer-plan-europe_en">Beating Cancer Action Plan</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_212"></a> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Related topics</h2> <div class="ecl"><ul> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/agriculture-and-fisheries_en">Agriculture and fisheries</a></li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/economy-and-finance_en">Economy and finance</a></li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/research-and-innovation_en">Research and innovation</a></li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/climate-action_en">Climate action</a></li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/environment/energy_en">Energy</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_214"></a> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">Documents</h2> <div class="ecl"><ul> <li><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52021DC0400&qid=1623311742827">Communication on EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’ and annexes</a></li> <li><a href="https://circabc.europa.eu/ui/group/cd69a4b9-1a68-4d6c-9c48-77c0399f225d/library/a9a72739-95c0-4e23-80c4-04afe992d6ad/details?download=true">Staff working document: Digital Solutions for Zero Pollution</a></li> <li><a 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