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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministerial Decree No. 206 on rules for the use and protection of water bodies. |
LEX-FAOC084357 |
National | 15/10/1998 | |
| Notification on protection against eutrophication of still inland surface waters. |
LEX-FAOC037863 |
National | Agriculture | 26/02/2014 |
| Loi N° 39-12 relative à la production biologique des produits agricoles et aquatiques. |
LEX-FAOC024226 |
National | Agriculture | 16/01/2013 |
| Environment Protection Act 1993. |
LEX-FAOC126914 |
Regional | ||
| Food Safety Law. |
LEX-FAOC071302 |
National | Agriculture | 28/02/2009 |
| Regulation No. 803 laying down air quality standards. |
LEX-FAOC116894 |
National | 04/12/2003 | |
| Port Regulations (2017 Revision). |
LEX-FAOC100791 |
Regional | ||
| Decree No. 8.468 regulating Law No. 997 on environmental pollution control. |
LEX-FAOC039037 |
National | 08/09/1976 | |
| Nitrate Sensitive Areas (Designation) Order, 1990. |
LEX-FAOC163665 |
Regional | Agriculture | 01/06/1990 |
| Regulation on Organic Production of Plants and Plant Products. |
LEX-FAOC104415 |
National | Agriculture | 17/10/2001 |