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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution No. 168-2016-MINAM ─ Guidelines for the preparation of annual reports on greenhouse gases and the dissemination of the national inventory of greenhouse gases. |
LEX-FAOC062328 |
National | 04/07/2016 | |
| Fertilizers Act 1961 (No. 21 of 1961). |
LEX-FAOC047152 |
National | Agriculture | 1961 |
| Regulation on the protection and improvement of waters being habitat for trout and crab species. |
LEX-FAOC125659 |
National | 12/01/2014 | |
| Regulation No. 118 on surface and ground water quality. |
LEX-FAOC138498 |
National | 12/03/2002 | |
| Agricultural Sector Policy Framework (ASPF). |
LEX-FAOC012264 |
National | Agriculture | 04/07/1905 |
| National Sustainable Development Strategy. |
LEX-FAOC100476 |
National | 2009-08 | |
| Environmental Management Act, 2004 (No. 20 of 2004). |
LEX-FAOC075014 |
National | 08/02/2005 | |
| Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe. |
LEX-FAOC043615 |
National | 21/05/2008 | |
| Decreto Nº 41-2016 ─ Reglas para prevenir la contaminación atmosférica ocasionada por los buques. |
LEX-FAOC074540 |
National | Transport | 09/06/2016 |
| Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests declaring the Dahanau Taluka, District Thane (Maharashtra) to be an Ecologically fragile area. |
LEX-FAOC099122 |
Regional | 20/06/2001 |