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 on the emission of substances and heat in the discharge of waste water from the production, processing and treatment of textile fibers. |
LEX-FAOC159254 |
National | Industry, Waste | 13/12/2006 |
| Antarctic Environment Protection Decree (No. 412 of 2013). |
LEX-FAOC088498 |
Regional | ||
| Decree no. 266 from 29 December 2016, laying down the operating criteria and simplified authorization procedures for the composting of organic waste sites. |
LEX-FAOC139244 |
National | waste | 29/12/2016 |
| Plan d’Action National d’Adaptation aux Changements Climatiques « PANA » |
LEX-FAOC064721 |
National | Agriculture | 2007 |
| National Action Plan for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in Finland 2013-2020. |
LEX-FAOC052030 |
National | 2013 | |
| Climate Change (Emissions Rulings: Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2010. |
LEX-FAOC066812 |
National | 26/07/2010 | |
| Acuerdo Nº 428/13 - Procesos de inscripción de registro para plaguicidas, fertilizantes y productos veterinarios. |
LEX-FAOC148986 |
National | Agriculture | 20/08/2013 |
| Order prohibiting the discharge of certain substances into groundwater from classified installations, as amended by the Order of 26 April 1993. |
LEX-FAOC040868 |
National | 10/07/1990 | |
| Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. |
LEX-FAOC063374 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Enforcement Decree of the Act on Assessment of Impacts of Works on Environment, Traffic, Disasters, etc. |
LEX-FAOC045279 |
National | Transport |