Nitrogen Policies
This database compiles 2,726 nitrogen policies from 186 countries, sourced from FAOLEX data as made available via the ECOLEX database, originally provided 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
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (n.d.). FAOLEX database. https://www.fao.org/faolex
United Nations Environment Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations & International Union for Conservation of Nature. (n.d.). ECOLEX: The gateway to environmental law. https://www.ecolex.org/
Kanter et al. (2020) Gaps and opportunities in nitrogen pollution policies around the world. Nat Sustain, 3, pp.956–963.
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/FAOLEX Ref ID | Scale | Sector | Date of Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Management Act 2002. |
LEX-FAOC111129 |
National | waste | |
| National Action Plan for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in Finland 2013-2020. |
LEX-FAOC052030 |
National | 2013 | |
| Regional Decree No. 471 validating the Regulation on regional state nature reserve “Dolgaya polyana” (Long clearing). |
LEX-FAOC026658 |
Regional | ||
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance – Flamable Gas. |
LEX-FAOC154266 |
National | waste | 27/05/2003 |
| Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Regulations 2011. |
LEX-FAOC133906 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Resolución Nº 387 - Política de precios en materia de insumos agropecuarios. |
LEX-FAOC130877 |
National | Agriculture | 22/12/2011 |
| Supreme Decree No. 055/01 / AG - Modifies Supreme Decree No. 049/01 / AG, on provisions applicable to the National Revolving Fund Commission. |
LEX-FAOC016075 |
National | Agriculture | 29/11/2001 |
| Loi L/92/027/CTRN instituant le contrôle phytosanitaire des végétaux à l'importation et à l'exportation. |
LEX-FAOC051790 |
National | Agriculture | 06/08/1992 |
| Decree-Law No. 26/2012 establishing the Environmental Basic Legislation. |
LEX-FAOC074468 |
National | 26/06/2012 | |
| Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations(SOR/2011-10). |
LEX-FAOC091970 |
National | Transport |