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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Management (Permit and Control) Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 337 of 2001). |
LEX-FAOC040741 |
National | waste | 2001 |
| Ordinance on contributions to manure industries. |
LEX-FAOC068276 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Government Resolution No. 182/2008 on the Management Plan for the Sado Estuary (PORNES). |
LEX-FAOC099221 |
National | 24/11/2008 | |
| Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. (Nu.) 1988, c. E-7). |
LEX-FAOC130720 |
Regional | ||
| Ecological Code (Law No. 212-Z). |
LEX-FAOC148251 |
National | 09/01/2007 | |
| Decree No. 149 of the Ministry of Public Health validating Sanitary requirements for application, transportation and storage of pesticides (plant protection means), agrochemicals and fertilizers, and MRL in environment, alimentary raw materials and foodstuffs. |
LEX-FAOC110332 |
National | Agriculture | 27/09/2012 |
| Environmental Protection and Management Act (Chapter 94A). |
LEX-FAOC065504 |
National | ||
| Ministerial Decree No. 128 of 2010 issuing the Regulations for the Law on fertilizers and soil improvers. |
LEX-FAOC161424 |
National | Agriculture | 17/07/2010 |
| Act on water supply and sewerage systems. |
LEX-FAOC118453 |
National | waste | 10/07/2001 |
| Chapter 4 of Title 25 the American Samoa Administrative Code “Environmental Health ” - Safe Drinking Water. |
LEX-FAOC086084 |
Regional |