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 relative to restrictions on the use of fertilisers as a requirement of environment protection (No. 23 of 1994). |
LEX-FAOC004825 |
National | Agriculture | 04/07/1994 |
| Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Regulations 2011. |
LEX-FAOC133906 |
National | Agriculture | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2016-2025. |
LEX-FAOC105846 |
National | 2015 | |
| Regulation No. 34 regarding emissions of pollutants into the aquatic environment. |
LEX-FAOC119967 |
National | 22/01/2002 | |
| Law No. 1982-XII of 1992 on protection of the environment. |
LEX-FAOC062826 |
National | 26/11/1992 | |
| Law No. 2/2013 - Law for the protection and sustainable use of the coast. |
LEX-FAOC024974 |
National | 29/05/2013 | |
| Acuerdo Nº 137 - NTE INEN 2 169 sobre muestreo para calidad del agua. |
LEX-FAOC006307 |
National | 11/11/1998 | |
| Acuerdo Nº 939/98 - Norma sobre toma y preparación de muestras de fertilizantes químicos. |
LEX-FAOC139115 |
National | Agriculture | 28/12/1998 |
| Belize Agricultural Health Authority (Service Fees) Regulations, 2004 (S.I. No. 182 of 2004). |
LEX-FAOC122873 |
National | Agriculture | 22/11/2004 |
| Order No. 29 of the President of Fisheries Committee validating the Regulation on registration of waterbodies used by natural and legal persons for decentralized potable and public water supply. |
LEX-FAOC047236 |
National | 20/03/2006 |