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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan 2016-2020. |
LEX-FAOC116310 |
National | 2016 | |
| Water Law. |
LEX-FAOC069486 |
National | 11/12/2009 | |
| Governmental Decree No. 625 validating rates of fees for environmental pollution. |
LEX-FAOC107529 |
National | 10/09/2015 | |
| Water (General) Rules (Cap. 372). |
LEX-FAOC050259 |
National | 1972 | |
| Public Health Act, 2009 (No. 1 of 2010). |
LEX-FAOC136721 |
National | 12/03/2009 | |
| Environment Protection Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC113300 |
National | Energy, Industry | |
| Central District Council (Public Sewer) Bye-Laws (Chapter 40:01). |
LEX-FAOC064169 |
Regional | Waste | |
| Law on Agriculture and Rural Development. |
LEX-FAOC050426 |
National | Agriculture | 29/05/2009 |
| Sub-decree on air pollution. |
LEX-FAOC082593 |
National | Industry, Transport | 06/04/1999 |
| National Strategy for Climate Change and Low Carbon Development |
LEX-FAOC063418 |
National | Agriculture | 2011 |