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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolución Nº 1.208 - Normas sobre prevención y control de la contaminación atmosférica por fuentes fijas. |
LEX-FAOC071833 |
National | 05/09/2003 | |
| Regulation on the list of fertilizer entered in the Register of fertilizer (according to the trade name and manufacturer of fertilizers). |
LEX-FAOC014028 |
National | Agriculture | 06/08/2013 |
| Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the American Samoa Administrative Code ”Public utilities and Energy” – Sewer. |
LEX-FAOC084645 |
Regional | Waste | |
| Loi nº 016/PR/99 portant Code de l'eau. |
LEX-FAOC140460 |
National | 18/08/1999 | |
| Decreto Nº 39.724/MOPT/MINAE/S - Reglamento para el control de las emisiones contaminantes producidas por los vehículos automotores con motor de combustión interna. |
LEX-FAOC149551 |
National | Transport | 02/05/2016 |
| Agreement on establishing emission threshold values for hazardous substances and on measures reducing environmental pollution. |
LEX-FAOC091824 |
National | 02/03/1983 | |
| Protection Policy for Lakeshores, Riverbanks, Littoral Zones and Floodplains (c. Q-2, r. 35). |
LEX-FAOC119829 |
Regional | ||
| Climate Change (Unit Register) Regulations, 2008. |
LEX-FAOC141698 |
National | 29/09/2008 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan – EPANB. |
LEX-FAOC169595 |
National | 2015 | |
| Chemical Fertilizers Control Act. |
LEX-FAOC165304 |
National | Agriculture |