Commission calls for organisations to join Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform

The Commission is opening a call for new experts to apply to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform. The renewed platform will continue to work to achieve the Commission’s zero pollution ambition.  

Earlier this year, the European Commission published the mid-term review of the Zero Pollution Action Plan, which takes stock of the progress since 2021. 

According to the Review, faster action is needed if the EU is to meet its zero-pollution targets. To drive progress, the Commission is relaunching the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform and inviting new members to join. 

The Platform will:  

• Identify and address social, economic and cultural barriers slowing the transition towards zero pollution
• Facilitate the exchange of views, experiences and good practices
• Highlight effective strategies, investments, innovations, digital solutions and skills development that support zero pollution
• Promote  international cooperation  

The call for new experts comes at the midway point towards the 2030 zero pollution targets, which can only be achieved if efforts are increased to implement the new or revised legislation on air, water, soil, waste, chemicals and nature. 

Who can apply?

Organisations with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:   

• Pollution prevention and control
• Management of air, noise, water, marine and soil pollution
• Reducing pollution from chemicals, products and waste
• Pollution governance and implementation
• Financing, investment and infrastructure
• Research, innovation and digitalisation   
• industry and skills 

The Commission encourages diverse applications, with due consideration given to geographical balance, areas of expertise, and gender balance.  

The Director-General for Environment will appoint up to 50 members for a five-year term. The Directorate-General for Environment will also chair the platform, alongside a member from the Committee of the Regions and from the European Economic and Social Committee.  

Selected applicants are expected to contribute to the development of a three-year work programme, which will be reviewed annually; to attend biannual meetings in Brussels, and to provide expertise and advice to support the implementation of the EU Water Resilience Strategy.  

The first meeting of the renewed Platform is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.