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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision No. 612 dated 31.8.2011 laying down requirements for the fertilizers with nitrate ammonium bases and more than 28% azote content. |
LEX-FAOC125948 |
National | Agriculture | 31/08/2011 |
| Forestry decree. |
LEX-FAOC108784 |
Regional | ||
| Ley Nº 320-2004: Regulación de uso de agroquímicos. |
LEX-FAOC168893 |
National | Agriculture | 22/04/2004 |
| Decreto Nº 270 - Reglamenta el manejo ambiental de forma integral de las granjas porcinas. |
LEX-FAOC033320 |
National | Agriculture: Livestock | 15/09/2016 |
| Environment Law No. 2872. |
LEX-FAOC095812 |
National | 11/08/1983 | |
| Regulation on conditions for the introduction of sewage into water or soil and on the list of substances particularly harmful to water environment. |
LEX-FAOC084420 |
National | waste | 18/11/2014 |
| Decision No.74/2001/QD-BNN adding 09 kinds of fertilizer to the list of fertilizers permitted for use and circulation in Vietnam. |
LEX-FAOC070486 |
National | Agriculture | 10/08/2001 |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance – Medical Domain. |
LEX-FAOC141881 |
National | waste | 27/05/2003 |
| Resolution No. 114/02 / INDECOPI / CRT - Peruvian Technical Standard on environmental management: nitrogen oxide emissions. |
LEX-FAOC077685 |
National | 25/10/2002 | |
| Décret n° 2004-538/PRES/PM/MS/MFB/MATD portant adoption du document de politique nationale en matière d’hygiène publique. |
LEX-FAOC165334 |
National | 30/11/2004 |