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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law No. 1696-Is on pesticides and agrochemicals. |
LEX-FAOC092253 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Notification on protection against eutrophication of still inland surface waters. |
LEX-FAOC037863 |
National | Agriculture | 26/02/2014 |
| Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995. |
LEX-FAOC005823 |
Regional | Waste | |
| Act containing rules relative to reconstruction of the concentration areas (Concentration Areas Reconstruction Act). |
LEX-FAOC047248 |
National | ||
| Town and Country Planning (Manchester Parish) Provisional Development Order, 2013 (No. 56E of 2013). |
LEX-FAOC173271 |
Local | 21/03/2013 | |
| Food Safety Law. |
LEX-FAOC071302 |
National | Agriculture | 28/02/2009 |
| Decree No. 8.468 regulating Law No. 997 on environmental pollution control. |
LEX-FAOC039037 |
National | 08/09/1976 | |
| Stratégie nationale de développement de la riziculture au Cameroun (2009). |
LEX-FAOC008041 |
National | Agriculture | 2009 |
| Regulation on Organic Production of Plants and Plant Products. |
LEX-FAOC104415 |
National | Agriculture | 17/10/2001 |
| East Pakistan Water Pollution Control Ordinance (No. V of 1970). |
LEX-FAOC061561 |
National | 14/02/1970 |