Nitrogen Policies
This database compiles 2,726 nitrogen policies from 186 countries, sourced from the ECOLEX database and other databases, as originally provided for the publication by Kanter et al, 2020 and subsequently extended for South Asia by the GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub by Yang et al. 2022 (966 N policies). The database is searchable by country, keyword, date, policy instrument, economic sector and geographical scale.
References
Kanter et al. (2020) Gaps and opportunities in nitrogen pollution policies around the world. Nat Sustain, 3, pp.956–963.
Anastasia L Yang et al. (2022) Policies to combat nitrogen pollution in South Asia: gaps and opportunities. Environ. Res. Lett. 17 025007.
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| Policy Title | ECOLEX Ref ID | Scale | Sector | Date of Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministerial Decree No. 206 on preparation and approval of schemes of use and protection of water resources and state expertise on these schemes. |
LEX-FAOC165579 |
National | 15/10/1998 | |
| NMX-AA-003-1980: Lineamientos para muestrear las descargas de aguas residuales. |
LEX-FAOC053781 |
National | Waste | 25/03/1980 |
| Loi L/92/027/CTRN instituant le contrôle phytosanitaire des végétaux à l'importation et à l'exportation. |
LEX-FAOC051790 |
National | Agriculture | 06/08/1992 |
| Water Pollution Rules (L.N. No. 230 of 2000). |
LEX-FAOC076558 |
National | 22/06/2000 | |
| Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations(SOR/2011-10). |
LEX-FAOC091970 |
National | Transport | |
| Resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 1 February 1993 on a Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development - A European Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development (Fifth Environment Action Programme). |
LEX-FAOC127985 |
National | 01/02/1993 | |
| Sydney Water Act 1994. |
LEX-FAOC163777 |
Local | ||
| Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 87-83). |
LEX-FAOC146628 |
Regional | ||
| Energy and Climate Change Fund Act. |
LEX-FAOC027771 |
National | energy | |
| Act on fertilizers, nutrients and soil amendments of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. |
LEX-FAOC070003 |
International | Agriculture | 21/12/2004 |