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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision No. 103 concerning environmental monitoring in the Republic of Albania. |
LEX-FAOC159069 |
National | 31/03/2002 | |
| Decree No. 39 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection validating the Regulation on groundwater monitoring. |
LEX-FAOC116263 |
National | ||
| Resolución Nº 223/14 - Reglamento del control administrativo de fuentes contaminantes generadoras de residuales líquidos y sólidos. |
LEX-FAOC151960 |
National | Waste | 30/10/2014 |
| Order regulating activities for which a license is required under section 23A of the National Environmental Act, 1980. |
LEX-FAOC136839 |
National | Waste | 25/01/2008 |
| Regulation on remuneration in the field of plant nutrition products and soil enhancers. |
LEX-FAOC092369 |
National | Agriculture | 18/12/2013 |
| Marine Environment Protection Law of the People's Republic of China. |
LEX-FAOC119034 |
National | 23/08/1982 | |
| Decreto Nº 39994-MAG ─ Reglamento técnico RTCR 485:2016. Sustancias químicas. Fertilizantes y enmiendas para uso agrícola. Tolerancias y límites permitidos para la concentración de los elementos y contaminantes. |
LEX-FAOC031888 |
National | Agriculture | 24/10/2016 |
| Executive Order No. 92 on Air Pollution |
LEX-FAOC036530 |
National | 12/02/1990 | |
| Combustion Plants Emission Protection Act. |
LEX-FAOC026423 |
National | industry | |
| Government Resolution No. 175/2008 on the Management Plan of “Litoral Norte” Natural Park (POPNLN). |
LEX-FAOC142028 |
National | 24/11/2008 |