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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decree No. 169 of 2000 on environmental protection (Environmental Protection Decree). |
LEX-FAOC083812 |
National | ||
| Fertilizers Act, 2009 (No. 9 of 2009). |
LEX-FAOC063487 |
National | Agriculture | 12/05/2009 |
| Law No. 29-Z on protection of atmospheric air. |
LEX-FAOC129935 |
National | 15/04/1997 | |
| Presidential Decree No. 528 “On complex environmental permits”. |
LEX-FAOC100257 |
National | 17/11/2011 | |
| Plant Protection Act (No. 13 of 1997). |
LEX-FAOC120516 |
National | Agriculture | 04/07/1997 |
| Order No. 508 on prevention of air pollution from ships and platforms. |
LEX-FAOC112300 |
National | Transport | 18/06/2005 |
| Resolution No. 161 of 2005 creating the Fertilizers Committee at the Ministry of Agriculture. |
LEX-FAOC035741 |
National | Agriculture | 14/04/2005 |
| Government Resolution No. 184/2007 approving the Management Plan of Albufeira de Odivelas (POAO). |
LEX-FAOC116891 |
National | 21/12/2007 | |
| Resolution CONSEMA No. 85 specifying the activities, works and projects that cause local environmental impact. |
LEX-FAOC167942 |
Regional | 24/09/2014 | |
| Decree No. 17 of the Chief Sanitary Inspector validating Hygienic safety requirements for testing, storage, transportation, trade, application, disinfection and recycling of pesticides and agrochemicals. |
LEX-FAOC101404 |
National | Agriculture | 02/03/2010 |