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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notification No. 2016/11 on competent authorities for analysis of fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC167760 |
National | Agriculture | 24/03/2016 |
| Decree No. 11/2013 approving the Regulation on Fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC151029 |
National | Agriculture | 10/04/2013 |
| Regulation No. 23/95 on the Public System for water supply and drainage of residual water. |
LEX-FAOC011156 |
National | waste | 23/08/1995 |
| Federal Agricultural Fertilizers Act No.13 of 2010. |
LEX-FAOC043486 |
National | Agriculture | 28/06/2010 |
| Water and Sewerage Authority Act, 1984 (Cap. 208). |
LEX-FAOC146104 |
National | Waste | |
| Act on Protected Natural Objects. |
LEX-FAOC088300 |
National | 01/06/1994 | |
| Environmental Protection (Packaged Fertiliser) Regulations, 2010. |
LEX-FAOC077211 |
Regional | Agriculture | 31/12/2010 |
| Decree-Law No. 26/2012 establishing the Environmental Basic Legislation. |
LEX-FAOC074468 |
National | 26/06/2012 | |
| Punjab Agricultural Development and Supplies Corporation Act, 1973 (Pb. Act No. XXI of 1973). |
LEX-FAOC114630 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Marine Water Quality Regulations. |
LEX-FAOC170208 |
Regional | 06/08/1991 |