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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Limitation of Emissions of Certain Pollutants into Air from Large Combustion Plants) Regulations, 2004 (P.I. 195/2004). |
LEX-FAOC044001 |
National | industry | 02/04/2004 |
| Regulation on fees for air pollution from power plants. |
LEX-FAOC161391 |
National | 20/11/2001 | |
| Decreto Nº 40 - Reglamento especial de normas técnicas de calidad ambiental. |
LEX-FAOC115418 |
National | 31/05/2000 | |
| Ley Nº 836 - Código Sanitario. |
LEX-FAOC149045 |
National | 15/12/1980 | |
| Pollution Caused by Certain Dangerous Substances Discharged into the Aquatic Environment Regulations (L.N. No. 213 of 2001). |
LEX-FAOC124393 |
National | 2001 | |
| Resolución Nº 1.208 - Normas sobre prevención y control de la contaminación atmosférica por fuentes fijas. |
LEX-FAOC071833 |
National | 05/09/2003 | |
| Rwanda Livestock Master Plan (2017/18-2021/22) |
LEX-FAOC040453 |
National | Agriculture | 20/08/2017 |
| Regulation on the list of fertilizer entered in the Register of fertilizer (according to the trade name and manufacturer of fertilizers). |
LEX-FAOC014028 |
National | Agriculture | 06/08/2013 |
| Decree-Law No. 8/2004 ruling on water quality and classification. |
LEX-FAOC144243 |
National | 23/02/2004 | |
| Agreement on establishing emission threshold values for hazardous substances and on measures reducing environmental pollution. |
LEX-FAOC091824 |
National | 02/03/1983 |