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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Plan on Prevention and Control of Soil Pollution. |
LEX-FAOC112010 |
National | Agriculture | 28/05/2016 |
| Public Health Act, 2009 (No. 1 of 2010). |
LEX-FAOC136721 |
National | 12/03/2009 | |
| Water and Sewerage Authority Act, 1984 (Cap. 208). |
LEX-FAOC146104 |
National | Waste | |
| Decree No. 46 of the State Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision validating Hygienic requirements to wastewater and sewage sludge used for land irrigation and fertilization. |
LEX-FAOC105908 |
National | Agriculture | 31/10/1998 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 112 on establishment of rules of the state account of harmful substances emitted in atmospheric air and harmful physical influences on it. |
LEX-FAOC020637 |
National | 13/07/2002 | |
| Austral-Pacific Fertilizers Limited Agreement Act 1967. |
LEX-FAOC103408 |
Regional | Agriculture, Industry | |
| Guam Waterworks Authority Rates and Services – Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations. |
LEX-FAOC067512 |
Regional | ||
| Regulations of Shanghai Municipality on protection of drinking water sources. |
LEX-FAOC128437 |
Regional | 10/12/2009 | |
| Loi nº 94-037 portant Code de l'eau. |
LEX-FAOC074115 |
National | 21/12/1994 | |
| Water Sustainability Act ([SBC 2014] Chapter 15). |
LEX-FAOC173300 |
Regional | 29/05/2014 |