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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation on reporting to the National database on emissions of greenhouse gases and other substances. |
LEX-FAOC102729 |
National | 28/12/2010 | |
| Ordonnance sur les subventions en matière de construction des installations de stockage des engrais organiques. |
LEX-FAOC048108 |
Regional | Agriculture | 05/01/1991 |
| Ley de prevención y gestión integral de residuos para el Estado de Baja California. |
LEX-FAOC096224 |
Regional | Waste | 12/09/2007 |
| Resolución Nº 539 - Reglamento de compras de insumos agropecuarios. |
LEX-FAOC097919 |
National | Agriculture | 12/12/2007 |
| Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Listing Notice 1 of 2014 (No. R. 983 of 2014). |
LEX-FAOC114554 |
National | 04/12/2014 | |
| Fertilizer and Feeding Stuffs Act (Cap. 261). |
LEX-FAOC016475 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 206 on rules for the use and protection of water bodies. |
LEX-FAOC084357 |
National | 15/10/1998 | |
| Law No. 4 of 1994 on Environment. |
LEX-FAOC018380 |
National | 03/02/1994 | |
| Circular on technical procedures in controlling water pollution. |
LEX-FAOC051217 |
National | Waste | 07/01/1991 |
| Order No. 1448 on waste water permits in adherence to Environmental Protection Act, Chapter 3 and 4. |
LEX-FAOC041253 |
National | waste | 11/12/2007 |