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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan 2016-2022. |
LEX-FAOC124007 |
National | 2016-05 | |
| Pollution Charge Act. |
LEX-FAOC162314 |
National | ||
| Decision No. 0538/MAF of the Minister on Good Agriculture Practices for Environmental Management Standard. |
LEX-FAOC141406 |
National | Agriculture | 09/02/2011 |
| Manure Regulation (Man. Reg. 124/2007). |
LEX-FAOC104228 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947. |
LEX-FAOC090980 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Décret nº 100/242 portant réglementation de l'évacuation des eaux usées en milieu urbain. |
LEX-FAOC130015 |
Regional | Waste | 31/12/1992 |
| Regulation on water protection from nitrate contamination due to agricultural activities. |
LEX-FAOC027907 |
National | Agriculture | 18/02/2004 |
| Regional Act No. 29 on the protection of water resources. |
LEX-FAOC139276 |
Regional | Industry, Waste | 13/08/2007 |
| Law on the system of protected territories. |
LEX-FAOC016867 |
National | 07/03/1996 | |
| Atmospheric Pollution (Prevention) Act (Chapter 65:03). |
LEX-FAOC054338 |
National | 14/05/1971 |