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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Decree on the prevention of atmospheric pollution caused by new large combustion plants. |
LEX-FAOC154162 |
National | industry | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. |
LEX-FAOC054334 |
National | 2016 | |
| Regulations of Shaanxi Province on Management of the Wei River Basin. |
LEX-FAOC088008 |
29/11/2012 | ||
| Décret 2013-325/PRES/PM/MEDD/MEF 22 avril 2013 portant création, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de l’Entité nationale de mise en œuvre des Fonds d'adaptation aux Changements Climatiques Burkina (EMOFA-B). |
LEX-FAOC160804 |
National | Agriculture | 22/04/2013 |
| Order No. 1109 on subsidies for biogas installations. |
LEX-FAOC137875 |
National | Agriculture, Energy | 23/09/2010 |
| Decree No. 17 of the Chief Sanitary Inspector validating Hygienic safety requirements for testing, storage, transportation, trade, application, disinfection and recycling of pesticides and agrochemicals. |
LEX-FAOC101404 |
National | Agriculture | 02/03/2010 |
| Waste Water Emission – Chlor-Alkali Electrolysis Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC127104 |
National | waste | 03/12/2016 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 172 validating the Regulation on licenses. |
LEX-FAOC167967 |
National | 03/04/2007 | |
| Instruction of 2003 regulating the transportation, storage, production, trade and use of organic fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC019910 |
National | Agriculture | 2003 |
| Resolution Conama No. 375 establishing criteria and procedures for using sewage sludge in agriculture originated from sanitary treatment centres. |
LEX-FAOC061496 |
National | Waste | 29/08/2006 |