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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (Amendment No. 5) Law, 5732-1971. |
LEX-FAOC167674 |
National | 29/11/1971 | |
| Act on National Determinants for the use of treated wastewater in agriculture irrigation No.3 of 2012. |
LEX-FAOC149115 |
National | Waste | 07/12/2012 |
| Environment Act 2008 (No. 10 of 2008). |
LEX-FAOC148866 |
National | 2008 | |
| Water Resources Management (Amendment) Rules, 2012 (L.N. No. 105 of 2012). |
LEX-FAOC167986 |
National | 04/09/2012 | |
| Presidential Decree No. UP-239 validating the Regulation on environmental fees for pollution and waste disposal. |
LEX-FAOC082877 |
National | waste | |
| Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005, PU(A) 294/2005. |
LEX-FAOC032554 |
National | waste | 15/08/2005 |
| Waters Pollution Regulations, 1963. |
LEX-FAOC160653 |
National | 25/02/1963 | |
| Marine Pollution Act. |
LEX-FAOC027936 |
National | Transport | |
| Decree-Law No. 236/98 establishing water quality standards. |
LEX-FAOC092144 |
National | 01/08/1998 | |
| Decree No. 198 of the Chief State Sanitary Inspector validating Sanitary Regulation 2.1.2.12-33-2005 “Hygienic requirements for the protection of surface water against pollution”. |
LEX-FAOC032047 |
National | 28/11/2005 |