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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservation Act. |
LEX-FAOC113097 |
National | ||
| Regulation on state registration and supervision of water management. |
LEX-FAOC060781 |
National | ||
| Acuerdo Nº 146/03 - Reglamento para la agricultura orgánica. |
LEX-FAOC149027 |
National | Agriculture | 07/03/2003 |
| Waste disposal (livestock waste) Regulations (Chapter 354A). |
LEX-FAOC165055 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Environmental Stewardship (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 621 of 2005). |
LEX-FAOC117283 |
Regional | Agriculture | 08/03/2005 |
| Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (S.N.S. 2007, c. 7). |
LEX-FAOC100950 |
Regional | ||
| Ministerial Decree No. 1780 validating the Regulation on elaboration and validation of the maximum limits of emissions of pollutants by stationary sources. |
LEX-FAOC017983 |
National | industry | |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance – Brewing and Malting Industries. |
LEX-FAOC139548 |
National | waste | |
| Safe Drinking Water Act (USC 1400-1465). |
LEX-FAOC053727 |
National | ||
| National Agriculture Policy. |
LEX-FAOC049973 |
National | Agriculture | 1999 |