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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation on issuance of the environmental permit for plants and facilities and other planned activities which may significantly affect the environment. |
LEX-FAOC038828 |
Regional | 2005-03 | |
| Order of 1 October 2007 on the charge for pollution of water by livestock farming activities. |
LEX-FAOC077963 |
National | Agriculture | 01/10/2007 |
| Prohibition on the acquisition and use of certain agricultural remedies in certain areas (GN. R. 2370 of 1991). |
LEX-FAOC047274 |
National | Agriculture | 27/09/1991 |
| Regulation on methods for the monitoring of forest ecosystem damage. |
LEX-FAOC098255 |
National | 06/05/2010 | |
| Regional Act No. 36 on the enhancement and promotion of quality agriculture and setting rules for the organic production in the Liguria Region. |
LEX-FAOC114452 |
National | Agriculture | 06/12/1999 |
| Order of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources regarding validation of Basic standard environmental fees for emissions, discharge of pollutants in the atmosphere and waste disposal. |
LEX-FAOC041863 |
National | ||
| Environmental Protection Act, 1992. |
LEX-FAOC090651 |
National | ||
| Instruction on state supervision over protection of atmospheric air against emissions by vehicles. |
LEX-FAOC093866 |
National | Transport | 16/12/1999 |
| Resolución Nº 182 - Guía de Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas para Piña. |
LEX-FAOC122808 |
National | Agriculture | 20/09/2012 |
| Decree No. 39 of 1995 concerning the discharge of water for purposes of soil protection. |
LEX-FAOC169871 |
National | waste | 27/01/1995 |