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 |
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Resolution No. 4158 of 1998 subjecting deposits of pesticides, seeds and fertilizers to the provisions of Regulating Decree No. 2680 of 1970. |
LEX-FAOC091682 |
National | Agriculture | 07/10/1998 |
Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 46/2016 approving the National Strategy for Air Quality (ENAR 2020). |
LEX-FAOC095444 |
National | 26/08/2016 | |
Provincial Act No. 8 in matter of waters. |
LEX-FAOC068497 |
Regional | 18/06/2002 | |
Law No. 5.690 creating the State Policy on Climate Change and Sustainable Development. |
LEX-FAOC030329 |
Regional | Agriculture | 14/04/2012 |
Decree on the protection of aquatic habitats. |
LEX-FAOC053621 |
National | Industry | 02/03/2005 |
Decreto Nº 33.601/MINAE/S - Reglamento de vertido y reúso de aguas residuales. |
LEX-FAOC084938 |
National | Waste | 09/08/2006 |
Decree No. 50 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food regarding implementation of Plant Protection Law. |
LEX-FAOC115610 |
National | Agriculture | 22/08/2006 |
Order No. 342 on Denmark-Germany cooperation for the protection of waterbodies. |
LEX-FAOC077805 |
International | 08/03/2016 | |
Pembroke Marsh Canal Regulations 1971. |
LEX-FAOC048180 |
Regional | 04/09/1971 | |
Decreto Nº 2.202 - Reglamenta la industria y comercio de los abonos o fertilizantes químicos simples, químicos compuestos. orgánicos naturales, orgánicos reforzados, enmiendas y acondicionadores del suelo. |
LEX-FAOC168077 |
National | Agriculture | 14/08/1968 |