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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Water Supply System Regulations (Chapter 2401-51). |
LEX-FAOC075181 |
National | 26/05/1996 | |
| Instruction on state supervision over atmospheric pollution by stationary sources. |
LEX-FAOC117049 |
National | 23/12/1999 | |
| Strategic Plan for the Transformation of Agriculture in Rwanda Phase III. |
LEX-FAOC068257 |
National | Agriculture | 2013 |
| Order No. 2-139 of 2016 of Minister of Agriculture of Georgia on State Catalog of Agrochemicals Permitted for Use in Georgia |
LEX-FAOC038502 |
National | Agriculture | 29/07/2016 |
| Decree No. 39 of 1995 concerning the discharge of water for purposes of soil protection. |
LEX-FAOC169871 |
National | waste | 27/01/1995 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Ambient Air Quality Standards) Regulations, 1996. |
LEX-FAOC162363 |
National | ||
| Ley Nº 3.762 – Declara al Río Camacho, y sus afluentes, Zona de Protección Ambiental, siendo de prioridad nacional y departamental la conservación y protección ambiental, paisajística y del ecosistema. |
LEX-FAOC067136 |
Regional | 07/11/2007 | |
| Order No. 210 of the Ministry of Natural resources and Environmental Protection validating the Regulation on the method of calculation of emission of pollutants to the atmosphere in the course of uncontrolled burning of oil and oil products. |
LEX-FAOC068547 |
National | energy | 26/07/1999 |
| National food security mid-term and long-term planning framework (2008-2020 ). |
LEX-FAOC040290 |
National | Agriculture | 13/11/2008 |
| Government Resolution No. 62/2008 approving the Alvão Natural Park management Plan (POPNAL). |
LEX-FAOC008633 |
National | 07/04/2008 |