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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order No. 121/2005 on the guidelines for monitoring greenhouse gas emission and providing relevant information to the concerned authorities. |
LEX-FAOC001299 |
National | 31/01/2005 | |
| National Horticulture Policy |
LEX-FAOC044728 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Decision No. 529/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals resulting from activities relating to land use, land-use change and forestry and on information concerning actions relating to those activities. |
LEX-FAOC044306 |
National | 21/05/2013 | |
| Public Waters Management and Reclamation Act. |
LEX-FAOC049871 |
National | 15/04/2010 | |
| Water Law. |
LEX-FAOC074538 |
National | 07/05/2010 | |
| Ley Nº 755 – Ley de gestión integral de residuos. |
LEX-FAOC033424 |
National | Waste | 28/10/2015 |
| Saxony Protection Payment Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC027880 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Ethiopia’s Agricultural Sector Policy and Investment Framework (PIF). |
LEX-FAOC098686 |
National | Agriculture | 15/09/2010 |
| Governmental Decree No. 625 validating rates of fees for environmental pollution. |
LEX-FAOC107529 |
National | 10/09/2015 | |
| Resolution No. 055-2005-PRODUCE ─ Presentation of environmental reports of textile, foundry and ceramic manufacturing industrial activities and others whose processes use lead or lead compounds. |
LEX-FAOC076109 |
National | Industry | 25/02/2005 |