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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolución Nº 935 - Métodos para la evaluación de emisiones contaminantes por fuentes fijas y número de pruebas para la medición. |
LEX-FAOC041706 |
National | 20/04/2011 | |
| Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board Act, 1978 (No. 18 of 1979). |
LEX-FAOC137639 |
National | Waste | 06/06/1979 |
| Resolución Nº 789 - Modifica la Resolución Nº 898, sobre criterios ambientales de calidad de los combustibles líquidos y sólidos. |
LEX-FAOC096934 |
National | Transport | 20/05/2016 |
| Order No. 01 authorizing the use of mineral and vegetal oils as fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC165324 |
National | Agriculture | 30/11/1990 |
| National Environmental Management Act: Declaration of a small boiler as a controlled emitter and estblishment of emission standard (GN No. 831 of 2013). |
LEX-FAOC023639 |
National | 01/11/2013 | |
| Law on ambient air quality. |
LEX-FAOC096479 |
National | 2004 | |
| Governmental Decree No. 123 of 1997 (VII. 18.) Korm. on the protection of freshwater stocks and water works for drinking water distribution. |
LEX-FAOC145759 |
National | ||
| Clean Air Act. |
LEX-FAOC129522 |
National | ||
| Regional Law No. 906-IV “On state support of gardening, horticulture and suburban farming non-commercial associations”. |
LEX-FAOC091643 |
Regional | Agriculture | 08/07/2009 |
| Nairobi City County Urban Agriculture Promotion and Regulation Act, 2015 (No. 4 of 2015). |
LEX-FAOC067507 |
Local | Agriculture | 12/08/2015 |