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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer Use Regulations (Resolution No. 51-1971). |
LEX-FAOC149636 |
National | Waste | 25/05/1971 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 959 on the state hydrometeorological audit. |
LEX-FAOC163093 |
National | 23/09/1993 | |
| Environment Protection Act (No. 9 of 2011). |
LEX-FAOC099759 |
Regional | 22/11/2011 | |
| Sewer Discharge Control Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 139 of 2002). |
LEX-FAOC079335 |
National | waste | 2002 |
| Joint Order No. 38/37 establishing the environmental requirements for the location and operation of works for sorting and recycling of domestic waste. |
LEX-FAOC103605 |
National | Domestic, Waste | 20/12/2004 |
| Water pollution control (Freshwater quality standards to preserve the life of fish) Ordinance of 2001 (P.I. No. 10/2001). |
LEX-FAOC124183 |
National | 03/01/2001 | |
| Acuerdo Ministerial Nº 50-2010: Requisitos para la importación y retorno de insumos de uso agrícola. |
LEX-FAOC120375 |
National | Agriculture | 17/03/2010 |
| Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations, 2009. |
LEX-FAOC093597 |
National | waste | 10/12/2009 |
| Order No. 840 on governmental subsidy for wetland projects. |
LEX-FAOC052797 |
National | 15/08/2012 | |
| Alpine Law. |
LEX-FAOC140918 |
Regional |