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 No. 96 on subsidies for buffer zones along rivers and lakes. |
LEX-FAOC028687 |
National | Agriculture | 28/01/2010 |
| Resolución Nº 187 - Reglamento para la producción primaria, procesamiento, empacado, etiquetado, almacenamiento, certificación, importación, comercialización de productos agropecuarios ecológicos. |
LEX-FAOC172167 |
National | Agriculture | 31/07/2006 |
| Governmental Decree No. 128 validating the Regulation on protection of surface water. |
LEX-FAOC049793 |
National | 14/03/2016 | |
| Loi nº 016/PR/99 portant Code de l'eau. |
LEX-FAOC140460 |
National | 18/08/1999 | |
| Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 639 of 2010). |
LEX-FAOC130673 |
Regional | Agriculture | 04/03/2010 |
| Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Administration Act. |
LEX-FAOC100321 |
Regional | 01/07/2015 | |
| Planning and Subdivision Act, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010). |
LEX-FAOC005450 |
National | 16/03/2010 | |
| Regional Law No. 72-GD “On protection of the atmospheric air against emissions by motor vehicles”. |
LEX-FAOC011871 |
Regional | Transport | |
| Agriculture (Fertilisers) Regulations (Cap. 226). |
LEX-FAOC109029 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Ordinance by the governing Council relating to environment protection legislation. |
LEX-FAOC153774 |
National | Energy, Industry |