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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Decree No. 023/06 / PRODUCE - Modifies the Regulation of inspections and the sanctioning procedure for infractions in fishing and aquaculture activities. |
LEX-FAOC002085 |
10/11/2006 | ||
| Environmental Management and Coordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006 (Cap. 387). |
LEX-FAOC097918 |
National | ||
| Law on application of chemicals and crop protection. |
LEX-FAOC136756 |
National | Agriculture | 1997 |
| Resolution CONAMA No. 3 providing for air quality standards, as foreseen by PRONAR. |
LEX-FAOC161214 |
National | 28/06/1990 | |
| Water Law. |
LEX-FAOC150395 |
National | 13/11/2006 | |
| Order No. 700 on requirements for trucks and buses in urban green zones. |
LEX-FAOC111658 |
National | Transport | 24/06/2011 |
| Ordonnance sur le registre des rejets de polluants et des transferts de déchets et de polluants dans les eaux usées (ORRTP). |
LEX-FAOC060036 |
National | Industry | |
| Water Pollution Rules (L.N. No. 230 of 2000). |
LEX-FAOC076558 |
National | 22/06/2000 | |
| Decision No. 45IQD-TTg approving the master plan on biodiversity conservation in the whole country through 2020, with orientations toward 2030. |
LEX-FAOC038115 |
National | 08/01/2014 | |
| Law No. 9.926 providing for the State Unified Care System for Agricultural and Animal Health (SUASA). |
LEX-FAOC151139 |
Regional | Agriculture | 30/11/2012 |