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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministerial Decree No.24 regarding validation of the regulation on the procedure of assessment and application of sanctions for damages to or pollution of the environment, exceeding the limiting levels. |
LEX-FAOC065512 |
National | 04/02/1993 | |
| Law No. 1/2014 - Law on Harmonization and Simplification in the Area of Protection of the Territory and Natural Resources. |
LEX-FAOC137611 |
Regional | 26/12/2014 | |
| Decreto Nº 3.609 - Saneamiento ambiental bananero (Libro II, Título VII del Texto Unificado de la Legislación Secundaria del Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería). |
LEX-FAOC090590 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Acuerdo Nº 236/06 - Reglamento de las descargas y reusos de aguas residuales y de la disposición de lodos. |
LEX-FAOC098690 |
National | 05/05/2006 | |
| Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health, 2014. |
LEX-FAOC051393 |
Regional | 19/12/2014 | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 1154 validating the Regulation on issuing of environmental pollution permits. |
LEX-FAOC168836 |
National | 06/09/2001 | |
| Governmental Decree No. 271 validating the Regulation on Water Protective Zones and Strips of Water Sites. |
LEX-FAOC105402 |
National | 07/07/1995 | |
| Act No. LIII of 1995 on the General Rules of Environmental Protection. |
LEX-FAOC170669 |
National | ||
| Natural Resources Conservation (Ambient Air Quality Standards) Regulations, 1996. |
LEX-FAOC162363 |
National | ||
| African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Revised version). |
LEX-FAOC128931 |
International | 11/07/2003 |