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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Decree No. 278 “On arrangements for mandatory compliance assessment”. |
LEX-FAOC166678 |
National | Agriculture | 20/07/2016 |
| Order No. 983/2010 on underground water protection in Óbidos Municipality. |
LEX-FAOC005498 |
National | 24/09/2010 | |
| NOM-004-SEMARNAT-2002: Especificaciones para aprovechamiento de lodos y biosólidos. |
LEX-FAOC171439 |
National | Waste | 15/04/2003 |
| Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1984. |
LEX-FAOC048848 |
Regional | Transport, Waste | |
| Notification on methods of sampling and analysis of water implementing Regulation on water pollution. |
LEX-FAOC077085 |
National | 10/10/2009 | |
| Law on flora (1999). |
LEX-FAOC103542 |
National | 12/12/1999 | |
| Regulation on Measures Regarding a Common National Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. |
LEX-FAOC140204 |
National | 07/11/2015 | |
| Environment Protection Rules, 2054 (1997). |
LEX-FAOC151425 |
National | ||
| Order No. 1212/2003 approving the Implementing Regulation on the Measures for Agro-environment of Rural Development Plan (RURIS). |
LEX-FAOC032797 |
National | Agriculture | 16/10/2003 |
| Commission Regulation (EU) No. 592/2014 amending Regulation (EU) No. 142/2011 as regards the use of animal by-products and derived products as a fuel in combustion plants. |
LEX-FAOC051715 |
National | Agriculture | 03/06/2014 |