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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997. |
LEX-FAOC101335 |
National | Industry, Transport | |
| Water Act. |
LEX-FAOC087196 |
National | ||
| Decree-Law No. 32/2016 approving the National Strategic Plan for Waste Management (PENGeR) for the period 2015-2030. |
LEX-FAOC151883 |
National | 21/04/2016 | |
| Law No. 915 “On protection of the atmospheric air”. |
LEX-FAOC161222 |
National | 28/12/2012 | |
| Trust Territory Air Pollution Control Standards and Regulations. |
LEX-FAOC148610 |
Regional | 25/06/1980 | |
| Quality required of Fresh Waters Supporting Fish Life (protection and Improvement) Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 342 of 2001). |
LEX-FAOC142310 |
National | 2001 | |
| Order No. 1432 regulating air pollution generated by fixed installations for energy production. |
LEX-FAOC161748 |
National | energy | 11/12/2007 |
| National Plan on Climate Change (PNMC). |
LEX-FAOC030330 |
National | Agriculture | 2008-12 |
| Government Resolution No. 182/2008 on the Management Plan for the Sado Estuary (PORNES). |
LEX-FAOC099221 |
National | 24/11/2008 | |
| Fertilizers Act 1994. |
LEX-FAOC106252 |
National | Agriculture |