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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Water Resources Implementation Plan. |
LEX-FAOC035663 |
National | 2008 | |
| Decree relative to waste water from minor drainage systems. |
LEX-FAOC051856 |
National | waste | 12/04/2000 |
| Ley N° 2.774 - Regulación de todas las acciones relacionadas con agroquímicos. |
LEX-FAOC017685 |
National | Agriculture | 18/10/2011 |
| Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. A-12). |
LEX-FAOC168628 |
National | waste | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 23 of the attribution of the status of protected areas to the deposits of potable water. |
LEX-FAOC091257 |
National | 16/01/2002 | |
| Ordinance on emission threshold values to protect eco-systems and vegetation. |
LEX-FAOC084733 |
National | 14/08/2001 | |
| Decree determining the projects for which an Environmental Impact Assessment shall be carried out. |
LEX-FAOC140238 |
National | ||
| Arrêté nº 140/MSP/LCE/ du 27 septembre 2004, fixant les normes de rejet des déchets dans les milieux naturels. |
LEX-FAOC074387 |
National | Waste | 27/09/2004 |
| Resolución Nº 389 - Somete a libertad vigilada algunos fertilizantes y plaguicidas de uso agrícola. |
LEX-FAOC160251 |
National | Agriculture | 26/12/2011 |
| Law No. 14.090 establishing the State Policy to cope with Climate Change. |
LEX-FAOC052157 |
17/06/2010 |