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 of the Minister of Agriculture of RI No. 43/Permentan/SR.140/8/2011 on terms and procedures for registration of inorganic fertilizer. |
LEX-FAOC064434 |
National | Agriculture | 09/08/2011 |
| Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947. |
LEX-FAOC119755 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Water Act 2014 (Chapter 21). |
LEX-FAOC072341 |
National | 14/05/2014 | |
| Amhara National Regional State Urban and Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sewerage Services Organizing Proclamation Executive Council of Regional Government Regulation (No. 34/2005). |
LEX-FAOC148772 |
National | Waste | 02/06/2005 |
| Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act (C.C.S.M. c. P40). |
LEX-FAOC089162 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Waste Prevention and Management Regulation, 2012. |
LEX-FAOC048151 |
National | Waste | 2012 |
| Directive (EU) 2015/2193 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from medium combustion plants. |
LEX-FAOC083219 |
National | 25/11/2015 | |
| Agricultural Sector Policy Framework (ASPF). |
LEX-FAOC012264 |
National | Agriculture | 04/07/1905 |
| Regional Act No. 22 promoting the use of compostable wastes and soil conditioners to protect soil quality. |
LEX-FAOC093084 |
Regional | Agriculture | 17/07/2007 |
| Regulation determining areas and inhabited areas according to the categories of air quality. |
LEX-FAOC120883 |
National | 05/06/2008 |