The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled its ambitious Zero Debris Charter, marking a significant global initiative to combat the rapidly escalating problem of space debris and ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities. The Charter, formally launched at the ESA Space Summit in Seville in November 2023, sets a formidable target: achieving debris-neutral space missions by 2030. The issue of space debris is critical, with ESA estimating over one million pieces larger than 1 cm currently orbiting Earth, threatening vital satellite infrastructure essential for communication, navigation, climate monitoring, and defense. Collisions between these objects could trigger a catastrophic chain reaction known as the 'Kessler Syndrome,' rendering valuable orbital regions unusable. Developed collaboratively by more than 40 space actors and facilitated by ESA's 'Protection of Space Assets' Accelerator, the Zero Debris Charter is a community-driven document. It outlines high-level guiding principles and specific, jointly defined targets for debris mitigation and remediation. The initiative has garnered robust international support, with twelve European nations and ESA itself being initial signatories at the ESA/EU Space Council. Further expanding its global reach, countries like New Zealand and Mexico have also joined, signifying a worldwide commitment to space sustainability. Over 100 organizations, including national space agencies, satellite manufacturers, and research centers, have registered their intent to sign, demonstrating a collective resolve to protect the space environment for future generations. The Charter represents a paradigm shift, aiming to establish global standards and foster technological advancements necessary for a clean orbital future.