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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratégie et Plan d’Actions de l’Initiative Grande Muraille Verte au Burkina Faso (SPA/IGMV). |
LEX-FAOC105923 |
Regional | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Resolution No. 10 of 2006 on the emission of air pollutants. |
LEX-FAOC105134 |
National | 21/11/2006 | |
| Regulations of Zhejiang province on protection of drinking water sources. |
LEX-FAOC111378 |
Regional | 13/12/2011 | |
| Décret n° 2011-829 du 11 juillet 2011 relatif au bilan des émissions de gaz à effet de serre et au plan climat-énergie territorial. |
LEX-FAOC015985 |
National | 11/07/2011 | |
| Act No. 86/IV/93 of 26 June 1993 defining environmental policy. |
LEX-FAOC045088 |
National | 26/06/1993 | |
| Agricultural Marketing Act (No. 26 of 1967). |
LEX-FAOC144641 |
National | Agriculture | 06/07/1967 |
| Afghanistan Food Security and Nutrition Agenda (AFSANA) 2012. |
LEX-FAOC090053 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Decree establishing details on the assessment of conditions of surface waters and groundwaters, and laying down rules on monitoring, keeping registration of waters and on water balance. |
LEX-FAOC016247 |
National | 29/04/2005 | |
| Decreto Nº 696/01 - Reglamento de agricultura ecológica. |
LEX-FAOC072782 |
National | Agriculture | 28/06/2001 |
| Environmental Protection and Pollution Control (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Cap. 204). |
LEX-FAOC096302 |
National | Industry |