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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Décret 2011-671 du 05 octobre fixant les procédures de délimitation des périmètres de protection. |
LEX-FAOC116297 |
National | 05/10/2011 | |
| Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act). |
LEX-FAOC066403 |
National | ||
| Decree No. 64 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food validating the Regulation on application of mineral fertilizers in ponds of fishfarming organizations. |
LEX-FAOC166727 |
National | Agriculture | 03/11/2005 |
| Ley de Desarrollo Agrícola Sustentable para el Estado de Hidalgo. |
LEX-FAOC161835 |
Regional | Agriculture | 19/07/2006 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 31 validating Regulation on state control over protection of atmospheric air. |
LEX-FAOC086060 |
National | 15/01/2001 | |
| Circular on technical procedures in controlling water pollution. |
LEX-FAOC051217 |
National | Waste | 07/01/1991 |
| Order No. 497 on Environmental Surveillance. |
LEX-FAOC061831 |
National | 15/05/2013 | |
| Order 46/1978 of 19 April 1978 on preserved area of natural accumulation of water on Zitný ostrov. |
LEX-FAOC139570 |
National | ||
| Decreto Nº 36.551/S/MINAET/MTSS - Reglamento sobre emisión de contaminantes atmosféricos provenientes de calderas y hornos de tipo indirecto. |
LEX-FAOC117805 |
National | Energy, Industry | 27/04/2011 |
| Water Protected Area Ordinance – Gasteiner Thermal Waters. |
LEX-FAOC146362 |
Local | 09/11/2011 |