The main objective of the ‘Science for the Planet’ conference is to facilitate discussion and debate on the current state of global pollution caused by both emerging and established pollutants, and on potential measures that can be implemented based on the latest findings made available by the scientific community. The conference took place over three days dedicated to an in-depth examination of environmental pollution, from aerosols to microplastics, and to the exploration of new monitoring techniques using living organisms, in particular the sentinel bee. The topics addressed were discussed by experts and professionals from various fields, with the aim of bridging any knowledge and regulatory gaps and, through constructive dialogue, promoting ideas and strategies to be implemented in the near future for the protection of the planet.