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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution) Regulation (Chapter 413M). |
LEX-FAOC141073 |
Regional | Transport | 01/06/2008 |
| National Protected Areas System Act, 2015 (No. 17 of 2015). |
LEX-FAOC108002 |
National | 21/10/2015 | |
| Air Pollution Act, 1987 (No. 6 of 1987). |
LEX-FAOC172372 |
National | 10/06/1987 | |
| Fertilizers Act. |
LEX-FAOC164123 |
National | Agriculture | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2020. |
LEX-FAOC089049 |
National | 2013-12 | |
| National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations, 2016 (Notice 275 of 2017). |
LEX-FAOC118091 |
National | 03/04/2017 | |
| Water Code 1976. |
LEX-FAOC052088 |
National | ||
| Marine Pollution Act 1991 (Cap. 48.16). |
LEX-FAOC087827 |
National | ||
| Decree determining the projects for which an Environmental Impact Assessment shall be carried out. |
LEX-FAOC140238 |
National | ||
| Loi nº 13-2003 portant code de l'eau. |
LEX-FAOC124006 |
National | 10/04/2003 |