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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation No. 803 laying down air quality standards. |
LEX-FAOC116894 |
National | 04/12/2003 | |
| Royal Decree No. 987/2008 - Subsidies for projects to improve the environmental management of pig farms. |
LEX-FAOC158818 |
National | Agriculture | 13/06/2008 |
| Law on Environmental Protection No. 55/2014/QH13. |
LEX-FAOC109726 |
National | 23/06/2014 | |
| Decree No. 2006-928 establishing the new national nature reserve of the Alsatian Little Camargue (Haut-Rhin). |
LEX-FAOC140414 |
National | 27/07/2006 | |
| Clean Ambient Air Act. |
LEX-FAOC147491 |
National | ||
| Strategy for Agricultural Development in Georgia 2015-2020. |
LEX-FAOC038492 |
National | Agriculture | 2014 |
| Countryside Premium Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 330 [S.23] of 1997). |
LEX-FAOC125898 |
Regional | Agriculture | 11/02/1997 |
| Resolution No. 551 of 2003 defining the land borderlines of Sala Spring in the zone of Assuwaida to prevent pollution. |
LEX-FAOC005728 |
Regional | 23/03/2003 | |
| Resolution CONAMA No. 237 regulating the licensing for environmental activities. |
LEX-FAOC130127 |
National | 19/12/1997 | |
| Law No. 4/2009 - Law on integrated environmental protection. |
LEX-FAOC113914 |
Regional | 14/05/2009 |