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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Articulate a Future Vision and Action Plan for Agricultural Revival. |
LEX-FAOC072610 |
National | Agriculture | 2008 |
| Air Pollution Act, 1987 (No. 6 of 1987). |
LEX-FAOC172372 |
National | 10/06/1987 | |
| Law No. 12.377 amending Law No. 10.431 and Law No. 11.612 on Biodiversity Protection and Water Resources. |
LEX-FAOC055039 |
Regional | 28/12/2011 | |
| Methodical Instruction on environmental protection in the process of transportation, storage and application of pesticides and mineral fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC128553 |
National | Agriculture | 13/03/1997 |
| Agriculture Promotion Policy (2016 – 2020). |
LEX-FAOC061897 |
National | Agriculture | 2016 |
| Acuerdo Nº 280 - NSO 67.32.02:08 sobre valores límites de nitrógeno básico volátil total e histamina para productos pesqueros. |
LEX-FAOC035171 |
National | Agriculture: Aquaculture | 10/03/2009 |
| Decree No. 92.752 approving the program of basic actions for protection of the environment. |
LEX-FAOC050485 |
National | 05/06/1986 | |
| Law No. 16/2015 - Environmental Protection Law of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura. |
LEX-FAOC123326 |
Regional | 23/04/2015 | |
| Order No. 0613/MoAF.05 of the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry on the Control and Use of Bat Guano in the Country. |
LEX-FAOC112271 |
National | Agriculture | 08/07/2005 |
| Order No. 983/2010 on underground water protection in Óbidos Municipality. |
LEX-FAOC005498 |
National | 24/09/2010 |