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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations of Jiangsu province on water pollution prevention and control of the Yangzi River. |
LEX-FAOC031471 |
Regional | ||
| Regulation of Hubei Province on protection of lakes |
LEX-FAOC031474 |
Regional | ||
| Regulation on the emission of substances and heat in the discharge of waste water from the production, processing and treatment of textile fibers. |
LEX-FAOC159254 |
National | Industry, Waste | 13/12/2006 |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations (N.S. Reg. 260/2009). |
LEX-FAOC083286 |
Regional | energy | |
| Governmental Order No. 641-r regarding certification of emissions to the atmospheric air from non-stationary sources. |
LEX-FAOC054379 |
National | Energy, Industry | 07/05/2001 |
| Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 319 of 2003). |
LEX-FAOC106628 |
Regional | Agriculture | 30/06/2003 |
| Federal Law No. 39 of 1992 on the production, importation and circulation of fertilizers, soil amendments and nutrients. |
LEX-FAOC147690 |
National | Agriculture | 28/09/1992 |
| Agricultural Marketing Act (No. 26 of 1967). |
LEX-FAOC144641 |
National | Agriculture | 06/07/1967 |
| Decreto Nº 270 - Reglamenta el manejo ambiental de forma integral de las granjas porcinas. |
LEX-FAOC033320 |
National | Agriculture: Livestock | 15/09/2016 |
| 4th Federal Immission Protection Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC027711 |
National | industry |