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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Politique Nationale d’Assainissement du Burundi et Stratégie Opérationnelle Horizon 2025. |
LEX-FAOC126569 |
National | Agriculture | 2013 |
| Regulation on environmental fees. |
LEX-FAOC001328 |
National | 20/12/2005 | |
| Regulation No. 8 of 5 November 1986 on indicators and rates for determining the quality of coastal sea waters. |
LEX-FAOC092216 |
National | ||
| Decreto Nº 40 - Reglamento especial de normas técnicas de calidad ambiental. |
LEX-FAOC115418 |
National | 31/05/2000 | |
| Ley Nº 3.525 - Ley de regulación y promoción de la producción agropecuaria y forestal no maderable ecológica. |
LEX-FAOC101107 |
21/11/2006 | ||
| Regional Act No. 25 encouraging the use of organic fertilizers to protect the quality of agricultural lands. |
LEX-FAOC061777 |
Regional | Agriculture | 07/04/2000 |
| Marine Pollution Act 1991 (Cap. 48.16). |
LEX-FAOC087827 |
National | ||
| Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control). |
LEX-FAOC124292 |
National | industry | 24/11/2010 |
| Environment (Atiu and Takutea) Regulations 2008. |
LEX-FAOC121674 |
National | 08/07/2008 | |
| Decree No. 44.820 establishing for State Environmental Licensing System (SLAM). |
LEX-FAOC119388 |
Regional | 02/06/2014 |