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 No. 7 making provision in matter of industrial waste water discharges into urban sewerage systems. |
LEX-FAOC046753 |
National | Industry, Waste | 14/11/2000 |
| National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008. |
LEX-FAOC130363 |
National | ||
| Ministerial Decree No. 63 on approval of rules for the legal persons having sources, rendering harmful chemical, biological and physical influence on atmospheric air. |
LEX-FAOC015486 |
National | 15/04/2002 | |
| Decree determining the projects for which an Environmental Impact Assessment shall be carried out. |
LEX-FAOC140238 |
National | ||
| Environmental Management and Protection (General) Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.22 Reg. 1). |
LEX-FAOC158821 |
Regional | Waste | |
| Gestion Durable des Ressources en Eau. |
LEX-FAOC045854 |
National | Agriculture | 2007 |
| Environmental quality standards regarding water pollution No. 59, amended by Environment Agency Notification No. 63 of 1974, no. 3 of 1975, No. 41 of 1982, No. 140 of 1982, No. 29 of 1985 and No. 1 of 1986. |
LEX-FAOC098879 |
28/12/1971 | ||
| Programme of Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity along with Action Plan. |
LEX-FAOC023797 |
National | 07/11/2015 | |
| Decree No. 15/2004 approving the Regulation on municipal water supply and wastewater treatment. |
LEX-FAOC159480 |
National | 15/07/2004 | |
| Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986). |
LEX-FAOC014024 |
National | 23/05/1986 |