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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. |
LEX-FAOC124061 |
National | 23/10/2000 | |
| Saxony Protection Payment Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC027880 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Order No. 01 authorizing the use of mineral and vegetal oils as fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC165324 |
National | Agriculture | 30/11/1990 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 585 validating the Regulation on re-issuance of certificates for emissions of greenhouse gases. |
LEX-FAOC041303 |
National | 07/05/2012 | |
| Veterinary and Sanitary Requirements No. 13-7-2/1027 regarding the use of animal manure, dung and drains as organic fertilizers in case of infectious or invasive animal and poultry diseases. |
LEX-FAOC007918 |
National | Agriculture | 04/08/1997 |
| Acuerdo Nº 140 - Marco institucional para incentivos ambientales. |
LEX-FAOC010326 |
National | 21/09/2015 | |
| Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act ([SBC 2007] Chapter 42). |
LEX-FAOC108682 |
Regional | ||
| Governmental Decree No. 367 amending Ministerial Decree No. 535 validating the Regulation on economic assessment of environmental damages caused by pollution. |
LEX-FAOC038257 |
National | 21/06/2016 | |
| Regulation on the content, form and manner for keeping the water records. |
LEX-FAOC137951 |
National | 18/10/2010 | |
| Iron Steel Ordinance 2016. |
LEX-FAOC067952 |
National | industry | 24/02/2016 |