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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order of 22 June 2007 on the collection, transport and treatment of wastewater from sanitation agglomerations and the monitoring of their operation and efficiency, and non-collective sanitation systems receiving a gross load of organic pollution greater than 1.2 kg / day of BOD5. |
LEX-FAOC092139 |
National | waste | 22/06/2007 |
| Provincial Act No. 13 laying down provisions in matter of organic agriculture. |
LEX-FAOC171776 |
Regional | Agriculture | 10/06/1991 |
| Wastes Control Act. |
LEX-FAOC171888 |
National | Waste | |
| Water and Sewerage Authority Act, 1984 (Cap. 208). |
LEX-FAOC146104 |
National | Waste | |
| Ley de protección al ambiente para el Estado de Baja California. |
LEX-FAOC119550 |
Regional | 27/09/2001 | |
| Stratégie et Plan d’Actions de l’Initiative Grande Muraille Verte au Burkina Faso (SPA/IGMV). |
LEX-FAOC105923 |
Regional | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Agricultural Marketing Authority Act 2004 (No. 2 of 2004). |
LEX-FAOC139738 |
National | Agriculture | 09/03/2004 |
| Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008. |
LEX-FAOC104191 |
Regional | 01/01/2009 | |
| Decree No. 10 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection regarding calculation of emissions to the atmosphere. |
LEX-FAOC044745 |
National | Industry | 28/05/2002 |
| Regulation on market surveillance and inspection on fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC025165 |
National | Agriculture | 29/03/2014 |