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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation No. 18 of 27.05.2009 on the quality of water for irrigation of agricultural crops. |
LEX-FAOC020344 |
National | Agriculture | 27/05/2009 |
| Regulation No. 904 on regional environmental subsidies for agriculture in Buskerud. |
LEX-FAOC165550 |
Regional | Agriculture | 01/07/2013 |
| Water Pollution Control (Effluent and Waste Water) Regulations (Cap. 204). |
LEX-FAOC074755 |
National | Industry | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 183 on emissions of pollutants to the atmospheric air. |
LEX-FAOC060806 |
National | ||
| Order No. 539 on criteria for governmental wetland projects. |
LEX-FAOC144547 |
National | 12/06/2012 | |
| Agricultural Development Act. |
LEX-FAOC094374 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008. |
LEX-FAOC104191 |
Regional | 01/01/2009 | |
| Fertilizer Administration Act. |
LEX-FAOC095069 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Decreto Nº 3.395/96 - Reglamentación de la Ley Nº 5.965, sobre protección a las fuentes de provisión y a los cursos y cuerpos receptores de agua y a la atmósfera. |
LEX-FAOC042622 |
Regional | 06/09/1996 | |
| Decreto No. 44.820 providing for the Environmental Licensing System (SLAM). |
LEX-FAOC046982 |
Regional | 02/06/2014 |