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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuerdo Nº 284 - NTE INEN 209 sobre definiciones relacionadas con fertilizantes. |
LEX-FAOC156237 |
National | Agriculture | 16/06/1998 |
| Introductory Law implementing the Water Protection Law. |
LEX-FAOC016352 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Décret exécutif n° 99-156 modifiant et complétant le décret exécutif n° 95-405 relatif au contrôle des produits phytosanitaires à usage agricole. |
LEX-FAOC066752 |
National | Agriculture | 20/07/1999 |
| Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. (Nu.) 1988, c. E-7). |
LEX-FAOC130720 |
Regional | ||
| Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729 of 2009). |
LEX-FAOC043557 |
National | 23/10/2009 | |
| Order No. 195/2010 zoning underground waters’ catchment areas in “Olhos de Fervença” area and surroundings. |
LEX-FAOC121205 |
National | 08/04/2010 | |
| Regulation on ozone in air. |
LEX-FAOC070990 |
National | 03/11/2005 | |
| Regulation on the emission of substances into the air from industrial plants dealing with the production of ceramics and clay products. |
LEX-FAOC121347 |
National | industry | 05/04/2007 |
| Legislative Decree No. 3/2015 approving the Water and Sanitation Code (CAS). |
LEX-FAOC027954 |
National | 19/10/2015 | |
| Royal Decree on the prevention of atmospheric pollution caused by new large combustion plants. |
LEX-FAOC154162 |
National | industry |