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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministerial Decree No. 63 on approval of rules for inventory of sources of harmful substances emitted in atmospheric air and physical influence on it. |
LEX-FAOC023347 |
National | 15/04/2002 | |
| Provisions on the Administration of the Prevention and Control of Pollution in Protected Areas for Drinking Water Sources. |
LEX-FAOC092758 |
National | 10/07/1989 | |
| Chapter 1 of Title 24 the American Samoa Administrative Code “Ecosystem Protection and Development” - Environmental Quality Commission. |
LEX-FAOC171993 |
Regional | 1975 | |
| National Environmental Management: Waste Amendment Act, 2014 (No. 26 of 2014). |
LEX-FAOC084007 |
National | Waste | 30/05/2014 |
| National Environmental (Protection and Quality) Regulations (No. 1 of 2008). |
LEX-FAOC116621 |
National | Waste | 14/01/2008 |
| Law amending Law “On protection belts”. |
LEX-FAOC054128 |
National | 18/03/2008 | |
| Resolution No. 63/T regulating the trade of plants, plant materials, pesticides, fertilisers, agricultural utensils, machines and materials, silk seed and bees. |
LEX-FAOC137656 |
National | Agriculture | 19/06/1975 |
| Royal Decree determining the sectoral conditions for discharge of wastewater from the calf fattening sector into ordinary surface water and public sewers. |
LEX-FAOC005899 |
National | waste | 03/02/1988 |
| Water Code (No. 8 of 2004). |
LEX-FAOC147887 |
National | ||
| Resolution No 413 of 2013 of Georgian Government on Self-monitoring and Reporting of Emissions of Harmful Substances from Stationary Sources of Pollution |
LEX-FAOC024701 |
National | Industry |