Nitrogen Policies
This database compiles 2,726 nitrogen policies from 186 countries, sourced from FAOLEX data as made available via the ECOLEX database, originally provided 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
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (n.d.). FAOLEX database. https://www.fao.org/faolex
United Nations Environment Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations & International Union for Conservation of Nature. (n.d.). ECOLEX: The gateway to environmental law. https://www.ecolex.org/
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/FAOLEX Ref ID | Scale | Sector | Date of Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act amending Act relating to greenhouse gas emission allowance trading (No. 29 of 2004). |
LEX-FAOC052020 |
National | 25/05/2012 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of Timor-Leste (2011-2020). |
LEX-FAOC096033 |
National | 2011-10 | |
| Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act (Cap. 63:55). |
LEX-FAOC042272 |
National | Agriculture | |
| National Fertilizer Board Act. |
LEX-FAOC157401 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Tuul River Basin Integrated Water Management Plan. |
LEX-FAOC068296 |
National | 03/12/2012 | |
| National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No 52 of 1999). |
LEX-FAOC040736 |
National | Waste | 19/10/1999 |
| National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan 2016-2022. |
LEX-FAOC124007 |
National | 2016-05 | |
| Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.22). |
LEX-FAOC117212 |
Regional | Domestic, Waste | |
| Decree on the protection of aquatic habitats. |
LEX-FAOC053621 |
National | Industry | 02/03/2005 |
| Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000. |
LEX-FAOC149859 |
National | Waste | 25/09/2000 |