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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand-Ducal Regulation establishing a set of aid schemes for the safeguarding of biological diversity. |
LEX-FAOC151929 |
National | 22/03/2002 | |
| Law No. 14.675 establishing the Environmental Code within the State of Santa Catarina. |
LEX-FAOC041341 |
Regional | 13/04/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| National Water Protection Plan. |
LEX-FAOC150429 |
National | 14/01/1999 | |
| Decreto Supremo Nº 27.971 - Incentiva el uso de fertilizantes y promueve las tecnologías de riego en la producción agrícola nacional. |
LEX-FAOC033515 |
National | Agriculture | 11/01/2005 |
| Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994. |
LEX-FAOC158436 |
Regional | ||
| Décret n° 80-241 du 6 octobre 1980 portant réglementation de la vente des produits agricoles. |
LEX-FAOC050769 |
National | Agriculture | 06/10/1980 |
| Regulation on the registration of fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC113906 |
National | Agriculture | 03/08/2015 |
| Control of Agricultural Chemicals Act (Cap. 29). |
LEX-FAOC005726 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Decree on anti-pollution authorization. |
LEX-FAOC157019 |
Regional |