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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Management Act (Cap. 35:05). |
LEX-FAOC061577 |
National | ||
| Accord de branche entre COBELPA, représentant l'industrie papetière wallonne et la Région wallonne représentée par son Gouvernement relatif à la réduction des émissions spécifiques de gaz à effet de serre (GES) et à l'amélioration de l'efficience énergétique. |
LEX-FAOC087669 |
Local, Regional | Industry | 02/06/2003 |
| Forest, Soil and Water Conservation Act (Cap. 116). |
LEX-FAOC050633 |
National | ||
| Regulation on the emission of substances into the air from industrial plants dealing with the production of aluminium during the electrolytic process. |
LEX-FAOC143633 |
National | industry | 05/04/2007 |
| Law No. 27400 - Law on the issuance of cancellation documents for the payment of taxes on the importation and sale of fertilizers, agrochemicals and others. |
LEX-FAOC034641 |
National | Agriculture | 17/01/2001 |
| Food Safety Law. |
LEX-FAOC071302 |
National | Agriculture | 28/02/2009 |
| Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. |
LEX-FAOC124061 |
National | 23/10/2000 | |
| Decree No. 8.468 regulating Law No. 997 on environmental pollution control. |
LEX-FAOC039037 |
National | 08/09/1976 | |
| Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations - Chapter 1 of Title 22 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations. |
LEX-FAOC008968 |
Regional | ||
| Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations (No. S 291/1999). |
LEX-FAOC090180 |
National | Transport |