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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolución Nº 79 - NTE INEN ISO 14064-1 sobre especificación con orientación a nivel de las organizaciones para la cuantificación y el informe de las emisiones y remociones de gases de efecto invernadero. |
LEX-FAOC167972 |
National | Agriculture | 14/07/2010 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 1232 validating the Technical Regulation on requirements set for emissions to environment originating from combustion of different fuels in boilers of thermal power plants. |
LEX-FAOC158286 |
National | 14/12/2007 | |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Wood. |
LEX-FAOC069999 |
National | waste | 27/05/2003 |
| Regulation No. 25 on the preservation of rivers and public waters from pollution. |
LEX-FAOC149113 |
National | 16/07/1967 | |
| Water Act (RSA 2000, c. W-3). |
LEX-FAOC152445 |
Regional | ||
| Order under section 23A of the National Environmental Act, 1980. |
LEX-FAOC117996 |
National | Waste | 14/01/2008 |
| Regulation on suspension of equipment, installations, works, proceedings, enterprises and organization infringing environmental protection terms and conditions. |
LEX-FAOC062825 |
National | 22/03/1995 | |
| Decreto Nº 40.059/MAG/S/MINAE/S - Reglamento Técnico RTCR 484:2016 sobre Registro, uso y control de Insumos Agrícolas, Plaguicidas Sintéticos Formulados, Ingrediente Activo Grado Técnico, Coadyuvantes y Sustancias Afines de Uso Agrícola. |
LEX-FAOC022079 |
National | Agriculture | 29/11/2016 |
| National Water Act. |
LEX-FAOC020602 |
National | ||
| Environmental Quality (Control of Pollution from Solid Waste Transfer Station and Landfill) Regulations, 2009. |
LEX-FAOC164433 |
National | waste | 10/12/2009 |