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.
Filter by:
| Policy Title | ECOLEX Ref ID | Scale | Sector | Date of Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act No. 46 of 1975 on commercial farming of livestock. |
LEX-FAOC030721 |
National | Agriculture: Livestock | |
| Waste Disposal Site Ordinance 2008. |
LEX-FAOC111128 |
National | waste | |
| Environmental Public Health Act (Chapter 95) 1987. |
LEX-FAOC020352 |
National | Waste | |
| Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority Act 2016 (Act XXXII of 2016). |
LEX-FAOC156579 |
National | Agriculture | 24/05/2016 |
| Municipal Public Health Rules 1950 issued with regard to water (10/1, 1950). |
LEX-FAOC038069 |
National | 30/09/1950 | |
| Regional Act No. 24 regulating, promoting and improving organic farming in Campania. |
LEX-FAOC051999 |
Regional | Agriculture | 12/08/1993 |
| Ordinance on emission threshold values to protect eco-systems and vegetation. |
LEX-FAOC084733 |
National | 14/08/2001 | |
| Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12). |
LEX-FAOC051845 |
Regional | ||
| Regulation on the method of packaging of plant nutrition products. |
LEX-FAOC051785 |
National | Agriculture | 05/03/2010 |
| National Conservation Law, 2013 (No. 24 of 2013). |
LEX-FAOC090996 |
National | 22/01/2013 |