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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Regulation, 2008. |
LEX-FAOC086793 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Water Code of the Republic of Armenia. |
LEX-FAOC141128 |
National | 17/06/2002 | |
| Decreto Nº 39994-MAG ─ Reglamento técnico RTCR 485:2016. Sustancias químicas. Fertilizantes y enmiendas para uso agrícola. Tolerancias y límites permitidos para la concentración de los elementos y contaminantes. |
LEX-FAOC031888 |
National | Agriculture | 24/10/2016 |
| Regional Law No. 72-GD “On protection of the atmospheric air against emissions by motor vehicles”. |
LEX-FAOC011871 |
Regional | Transport | |
| Regulation on protection measures, method of determination and maintenance of zones and belts of sanitary protection areas. |
LEX-FAOC161275 |
Regional | 23/08/2016 | |
| Wildlife Conservation Act, 2010 (Act No. 716). |
LEX-FAOC051907 |
National | 21/10/2010 | |
| Decree No. 791 relative to planning of the use of fertilising substances. |
LEX-FAOC160025 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Law No. 5.690 creating the State Policy on Climate Change and Sustainable Development. |
LEX-FAOC030329 |
Regional | Agriculture | 14/04/2012 |
| Décret N° 2011-878/PRES/PM/MAH/MEDD/MEF/MICA/MRSI du 08 novembre 2011 déterminant les procédures de recours en matière de contrôle des engrais. |
LEX-FAOC132105 |
National | Agriculture | 08/11/2011 |
| Decree No. 50 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food regarding implementation of Plant Protection Law. |
LEX-FAOC115610 |
National | Agriculture | 22/08/2006 |