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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisions on Discharge of Waste Water from Factories (Decree No. 180/IH). |
LEX-FAOC130895 |
National | Industry | 03/11/1994 |
| National Environmental (Protection and Quality) Regulations, No. 1 of 2008. |
LEX-FAOC103086 |
National | Waste | 01/02/2008 |
| Decision No.923 dated 21.12.2011 on the composition, functioning and duties of the Commission for the Evaluation and Registration of Plant Fertilizers and the detailed procedures of their registration and assessment. |
LEX-FAOC161814 |
National | Agriculture | 21/12/2011 |
| Law No. 79-595 on the organization of the control of fertilizers and growing media. |
LEX-FAOC070313 |
National | Agriculture | 13/07/1979 |
| Directive 2006/11/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on pollution caused by certain dangerous substances discharged into the aquatic environment of the Community (Codified version). |
LEX-FAOC163600 |
National | 15/02/2006 | |
| Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-156-SEMARNAT-2012: Establecimiento y operación de sistemas de monitoreo de la calidad del aire. |
LEX-FAOC063938 |
National | 18/06/2012 | |
| Resolución Nº 708/96 - Normas de medición de concentración de gases y material particulado emitidos por chimenea. |
LEX-FAOC151140 |
National | 07/11/1996 | |
| Sewer Use Regulations (Resolution No. 51-1971). |
LEX-FAOC149636 |
National | Waste | 25/05/1971 |
| Government Resolution No. 181/2008 on the Management Plan for “Sapal De Castro Marim and Vila Real De Santo António” Natural Park. |
LEX-FAOC151025 |
National | 24/11/2008 | |
| Ley Nº 836 - Código Sanitario. |
LEX-FAOC149045 |
National | 15/12/1980 |