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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution No. 68/2005 establishing the National Classification System for Emissions according to air pollution sources (SNIERPA). |
LEX-FAOC030654 |
National | 17/03/2005 | |
| Regulations for the Proper Administration of Nature Reserves (No. R. 99 of 2012). |
LEX-FAOC084696 |
National | 08/02/2012 | |
| Regulation on the characteristics of ammonium nitrate fertilizers with a high nitrogen content, limit values of nitrogen in ammonium nitrate fertilizers with a high nitrogen content and methods of test for resistance to explosive to be met by ammonium nitrate fertilizers with a high nitrogen content. |
LEX-FAOC049675 |
National | Agriculture | 20/09/2010 |
| Water Law. |
LEX-FAOC154947 |
Regional | ||
| Ley Nº 641 - Código Penal. |
LEX-FAOC039572 |
National | 16/11/2007 | |
| Order No 108 of 2002 of Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Georgia on Special Requirements Imposed on Atmospheric Air in Resorts, Sanitary Zones of Resorts and Protected Territories |
LEX-FAOC016870 |
National | 15/11/2002 | |
| Interim Regulations concerning the prevention and control of water pollution within the territory of the Huaihe River Valley. |
LEX-FAOC023824 |
National | 08/08/1995 | |
| National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) |
LEX-FAOC092544 |
National | 29/06/1905 | |
| Regulation on conditions and rules for processing, packaging, transport and storage of organic products. |
LEX-FAOC090715 |
National | Agriculture | 29/12/2016 |
| Public Water Supply Regulations 1994. |
LEX-FAOC149699 |
Regional | 07/01/1994 |