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 regulating activities for which a license is required under section 23A of the National Environmental Act, 1980. |
LEX-FAOC136839 |
National | Waste | 25/01/2008 |
| Waste Disposal Site Ordinance 2008. |
LEX-FAOC111128 |
National | waste | |
| Royal Decree determining the sectoral conditions for discharge of wastewater from the gelatin industry into ordinary surface waters and public sewers. |
LEX-FAOC153177 |
National | waste | 02/10/1985 |
| Emergency Decree No. 076-97 ─ Creates the National Revolving Fund for Fertilizers, Agrochemicals and Seeds (FRONFAS). |
LEX-FAOC012103 |
National | Agriculture | 11/08/1997 |
| Regulation on the method of packaging of plant nutrition products. |
LEX-FAOC051785 |
National | Agriculture | 05/03/2010 |
| Emission Statement Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC099693 |
National | 24/10/2007 | |
| Resolución Nº 106/OMI/37/DGMM - Control de las emisiones de óxido de nitrógeno de los motores diesel marinos. |
LEX-FAOC085986 |
National | Transport | 26/12/2007 |
| Pembroke Marsh Canal Regulations 1971. |
LEX-FAOC048180 |
Regional | 04/09/1971 | |
| National water pollution prevention and control action plan. |
LEX-FAOC031305 |
National | 16/04/2015 | |
| Ley Nº 246 - Ley Para establecer la política pública sobre Mitigación del Calentamiento Global en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. |
LEX-FAOC006512 |
National, Regional | 10/08/2008 |