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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land and Marine Management Strategy for Grenada. |
LEX-FAOC052821 |
National | 2011-10 | |
| Regional Decree No. 1043 validating the Regulation on regional nature monument “Popovka river valley”. |
LEX-FAOC026654 |
Local | 25/12/2013 | |
| Environmental Protection (Packaged Fertiliser) Regulations, 2010. |
LEX-FAOC077211 |
Regional | Agriculture | 31/12/2010 |
| Notification No. 2012/73 on sensory properties of fishery products and volatile total base nitrogen limits. |
LEX-FAOC052981 |
National | Agriculture: Aquaculture | 21/11/2012 |
| Law on ambient air quality. |
LEX-FAOC096479 |
National | 2004 | |
| Local Administration (Trade Effluent) Regulations (Cap. 281). |
LEX-FAOC049436 |
National | Waste | |
| Ministerial Decree No.24 regarding validation of the regulation on the procedure of assessment and application of sanctions for damages to or pollution of the environment, exceeding the limiting levels. |
LEX-FAOC065512 |
National | 04/02/1993 | |
| Law on application of chemicals and crop protection. |
LEX-FAOC136756 |
National | Agriculture | 1997 |
| Regional Act No. 5 on the interventions intended to restrict the use of chemical substances in agriculture and regulating organic farming. |
LEX-FAOC050745 |
Regional | Agriculture | 01/02/1994 |
| Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy - Climate Resilience Strategy Agriculture and Forestry 2011-2025. |
LEX-FAOC149712 |
National | 2011 |