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 | ||
| Country Areas Water Supply Act Bye-laws. |
LEX-FAOC163632 |
Regional | 29/04/1968 | |
| Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations (S.I. No. 108 of 1978). |
LEX-FAOC051707 |
National | waste | 05/04/1978 |
| Decree establishing the program of agricultural activities in vulnerable areas. |
LEX-FAOC024403 |
National | Agriculture | 14/05/2008 |
| Act No. 46 of 1975 on commercial farming of livestock. |
LEX-FAOC030721 |
National | Agriculture: Livestock | |
| Law on rates of environmental charges (2000). |
LEX-FAOC171418 |
National | 19/04/2000 | |
| Environmental Protection (Effluent Limitations) Regulations, 1995. |
LEX-FAOC078404 |
National | Waste | 25/08/1995 |
| Sewerage Act. |
LEX-FAOC171886 |
National | Waste | |
| Law No.221 of 2000 on Water Sector Organization. |
LEX-FAOC054266 |
National | ||
| Administrative Order No. 1/2008 establishing gas emissions limits for imported motorcycles. |
LEX-FAOC117218 |
Regional | Transport | 30/01/2008 |