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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertilizers Act 1961 (No. 21 of 1961). |
LEX-FAOC047152 |
National | Agriculture | 1961 |
| Ley Nº 3.762 – Declara al Río Camacho, y sus afluentes, Zona de Protección Ambiental, siendo de prioridad nacional y departamental la conservación y protección ambiental, paisajística y del ecosistema. |
LEX-FAOC067136 |
Regional | 07/11/2007 | |
| National Climate Change Policy. |
LEX-FAOC043952 |
National | 2012 | |
| Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 (Chapter 19 of 2006). |
LEX-FAOC035795 |
National | energy | 21/06/2006 |
| Government Decision on the use of sewage sludge in agriculture (No. 282 of 1994). |
LEX-FAOC087596 |
National | Agriculture, Waste | 14/04/1994 |
| Presidential Decree No. UP-239 validating the Regulation on environmental fees for pollution and waste disposal. |
LEX-FAOC082877 |
National | waste | |
| Self-Monitoring Waste Water Facilities Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC033246 |
Regional | waste | |
| Decree-Law No. 56/2015 establishing the general regime for prevention, production and management of waste. |
LEX-FAOC070111 |
National | Waste | 15/10/2015 |
| Ordinance on fees for water and waste control. |
LEX-FAOC005414 |
Regional | waste | |
| Ministerial Order establishing the list of livestock systems with low ammonia emissions. |
LEX-FAOC070940 |
Regional | Agriculture | 19/03/2004 |