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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Decree No. 533 validating the Regulation on regional state supervision over protection of the atmospheric air. |
LEX-FAOC036276 |
Regional | 26/11/2013 | |
| Law of Mongolia on Water. |
LEX-FAOC010245 |
National | ||
| Agricultural Operations Regulations (R.R.S. c. A-12.1 Reg. 1). |
LEX-FAOC149799 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| National Parks Act (Chapter 198a) revised version 1996. |
LEX-FAOC014414 |
National | 01/07/1996 | |
| Water Code (No. 8 of 2004). |
LEX-FAOC147887 |
National | ||
| NOM-001-ECOL-1996: Límites máximos permisibles de contaminantes en las descargas de aguas residuales en aguas y bienes nacionales. |
LEX-FAOC034772 |
National | Waste | 11/12/1996 |
| National water pollution prevention and control action plan. |
LEX-FAOC031305 |
National | 16/04/2015 | |
| Loi nº 1/010 portant Code de l'environnement. |
LEX-FAOC129734 |
National | 30/06/2000 | |
| Loi fédérale sur l'agriculture (Loi sur l'agriculture, LAgr). |
LEX-FAOC149616 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation. |
LEX-FAOC170741 |
National | Agriculture | 18/04/1999 |