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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan. |
LEX-FAOC160445 |
National | 2014 | |
| Decreto Supremo Nº 27.971 - Incentiva el uso de fertilizantes y promueve las tecnologías de riego en la producción agrícola nacional. |
LEX-FAOC033515 |
National | Agriculture | 11/01/2005 |
| Stratégie nationale de développement de la riziculture au Cameroun (2009). |
LEX-FAOC008041 |
National | Agriculture | 2009 |
| Regulation on maximum national emissions of certain pollutants. |
LEX-FAOC080049 |
National | 15/12/2011 | |
| Order No. 497 on Environmental Surveillance. |
LEX-FAOC061831 |
National | 15/05/2013 | |
| Water Protection Zone (River Dee Catchment) Designation Order 1999 (S.I. No. 915 of 1999). |
LEX-FAOC080590 |
Regional | 19/03/1999 | |
| Decree No. 555 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on calculation and payment of environmental tax. |
LEX-FAOC067205 |
National | ||
| Water Protected Area Ordinance – Gasteiner Thermal Waters. |
LEX-FAOC146362 |
Local | 09/11/2011 | |
| Austral-Pacific Fertilizers Limited Agreement Act 1967. |
LEX-FAOC103408 |
Regional | Agriculture, Industry | |
| National Water Policy. |
LEX-FAOC116098 |
National | 2005-08 |