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 of the Republic of Kyrgystan on Water. |
LEX-FAOC153558 |
National | 14/01/1994 | |
| Ley Nº 346 - Modifica la Ley Nº 532, de promoción agrícola y ganadera. |
LEX-FAOC093621 |
National | Agriculture | 29/05/1972 |
| Regulation on air pollution caused by industry. |
LEX-FAOC042063 |
National | Industry | 03/07/2009 |
| Environmental Quality Act 1974 (No. 127 of 1974). |
LEX-FAOC146409 |
National | ||
| Ministerial Decree No. 92 of 2013 amending the Ministerial Decree No. 8 of 1982 on the executive Regulations of Law No. 48 of 1982 concerning the Protection of the Nile River and water channels from pollution. |
LEX-FAOC097468 |
National | 21/01/2013 | |
| Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. |
LEX-FAOC063374 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Resolución Nº 1.488 - Límites máximos permisibles de emisión para la eliminación de llantas usadas y nuevas con desviación de calidad. |
LEX-FAOC070254 |
National | 19/12/2003 | |
| Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Farming. |
LEX-FAOC025709 |
National | Agriculture | 11/07/2002 |
| Water Act. |
LEX-FAOC164077 |
National | 28/06/2001 | |
| Law on Fertilizers and Soil Improvers. |
LEX-FAOC013942 |
National | Agriculture | 01/10/2003 |