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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Regulation of the Committee of Environment, State Tax Committee and the Ministry of Finance regarding the modalities of calculation and revenue to the budget of environmental charges for the emission (discharge) into environment of pollutants and waste disposal (No. 09 – 55/2000-9/11 of 2000). |
LEX-FAOC165837 |
National | 14/01/2000 | |
| Decree No. 8.468 regulating Law No. 997 on environmental pollution control. |
LEX-FAOC039037 |
National | 08/09/1976 | |
| Comprehensive Agricultural Policy Framework (2012-2032). |
LEX-FAOC068640 |
National | Agriculture | 2012-04 |
| Resolution No. 108-2017-MINAM ─ Guide for the determination of the mixing zone and the evaluation of the impact of a discharge of treated wastewater to a natural body of water. |
LEX-FAOC142516 |
National | waste | 11/05/2017 |
| Drinking Water Regulation (Y.O.I.C. 2007/139). |
LEX-FAOC163208 |
Regional | ||
| River Murray Act 2003. |
LEX-FAOC162945 |
Regional | ||
| Decree on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry decisions on fertilizing substances (No. 45 of 1994). |
LEX-FAOC033920 |
National | Agriculture | 21/01/1994 |
| Order of the Flemish Government concerning the treatment of fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC155766 |
Regional | Agriculture | 10/10/2008 |
| Decree No. 306 of 2010 (XII. 23.) Korm. of the Government on the protection of the air. |
LEX-FAOC120975 |
National | ||
| Decree containing rules relative to greenhouse cultivation and some selected agricultural enterprises. |
LEX-FAOC155046 |
National | Agriculture |