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 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations, 2016 (Notice 275 of 2017). |
LEX-FAOC063991 |
National | 03/04/2017 | |
| Supreme Decree No. 007/83 / A - Modifies the Regulations of the General Water Law. |
LEX-FAOC089316 |
National | 11/03/1983 | |
| Decree No. 278 of 2014 (XI. 14.) Korm. of the Government on the content and the method of preparation of the report related to greenhouse gas emissions, as well as to climate change, on the rules of data reporting and the fine payable in case of infringement of the data reporting obligation. |
LEX-FAOC149241 |
National | ||
| Order No. 19 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection regarding ecological certification of waste disposal sites. |
LEX-FAOC044635 |
National | Waste | 08/02/1996 |
| Law on Agriculture and Rural Development. |
LEX-FAOC050426 |
National | Agriculture | 29/05/2009 |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Fur and Leather. |
LEX-FAOC146601 |
National | waste | 12/01/1999 |
| Watercourses and Waterworks Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC126295 |
National | ||
| Resolución Nº 404 - Por la cual se establece nueva reglamentación de los procesos de la producción orgánica de origen vegetal. |
LEX-FAOC098254 |
National | Agriculture | 12/12/2006 |
| Protection of Marine Waters (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1987. |
LEX-FAOC067766 |
Regional | Transport | |
| Meewasin Valley Authority Act (S.S. 1979, c. M-11.1). |
LEX-FAOC012106 |
Regional |