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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Concerning Special Measures for Conservation of the Environment of the Seto Inland Sea. |
LEX-FAOC147707 |
Regional | ||
| Regional Law No. 63 “On protection of the atmospheric air against emissions by motor vehicles”. |
LEX-FAOC110773 |
Regional | Transport | |
| Local Administration (Trade Effluent) Regulations (Cap. 281). |
LEX-FAOC049436 |
National | Waste | |
| National Strategy and Action Plan on Biological Diversity in Jamaica 2016-2021. |
LEX-FAOC153777 |
National | 2016 | |
| Fertilizers Act. |
LEX-FAOC139464 |
National | Agriculture | 17/03/2000 |
| Government Regulation No. 2.755 regulating the Fund for Credit in the Agricultural Sector. |
LEX-FAOC082987 |
National | Agriculture | 12/06/1967 |
| Decree relative to waste sludge. |
LEX-FAOC051977 |
National | Waste | |
| Ordinance on placing on the market and transport of livestock manure. |
LEX-FAOC129718 |
Agriculture | 21/07/2010 | |
| Governmental Decree No. 271 validating the Regulation on Water Protective Zones and Strips of Water Sites. |
LEX-FAOC105402 |
National | 07/07/1995 | |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Paper Industry. |
LEX-FAOC123257 |
National | waste | 18/07/2000 |