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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Environmental (Protection and Quality) Regulations (No. 1 of 2008). |
LEX-FAOC116621 |
National | Waste | 14/01/2008 |
| Decree on the control of waste waters and protection of surface waters. |
LEX-FAOC092294 |
National | Waste | 18/12/1996 |
| Resource Management Act 1991 (No. 69 of 1991). |
LEX-FAOC160395 |
National | ||
| Notification No. 2016/46 on good agricultural practices for the protection of water against agricultural nitrate pollution. |
LEX-FAOC160776 |
National | Agriculture | 11/02/2017 |
| Resolution No 413 of 2013 of Georgian Government on Self-monitoring and Reporting of Emissions of Harmful Substances from Stationary Sources of Pollution |
LEX-FAOC024701 |
National | Industry | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act. |
LEX-FAOC162852 |
National | ||
| Arrêté nº 140/MSP/LCE/ du 27 septembre 2004, fixant les normes de rejet des déchets dans les milieux naturels. |
LEX-FAOC074387 |
National | Waste | 27/09/2004 |
| Decree No. 11/91 regulating the Regional Management Plan for Algarve (PROT-Algarve). |
LEX-FAOC112850 |
National | 21/03/1991 | |
| Chapter 4 of Title 25 the American Samoa Administrative Code “Environmental Health ” - Safe Drinking Water. |
LEX-FAOC086084 |
Regional | ||
| Law No. 14.090 establishing the State Policy to cope with Climate Change. |
LEX-FAOC052157 |
17/06/2010 |