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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution No. 1068 of 1983 creating protected zones in Ras Mohammad and in both islands Tiran and Sanafeer. |
LEX-FAOC168560 |
National | 13/11/1983 | |
| Acuerdo Nº 284 - NTE INEN 209 sobre definiciones relacionadas con fertilizantes. |
LEX-FAOC156237 |
National | Agriculture | 16/06/1998 |
| Arrêté A/2017/007/MPAEM/CAB/SGG du 10 janvier 2017 définissant les critères de la qualité des eaux utilisées dans les établissements de traitement des produits de pêche et d'aquaculture. |
LEX-FAOC067383 |
National | 10/01/2017 | |
| Decree of the Ministry of Environment regarding standard levels of permissible emissions (concentration in waste gases) of harmful substances, emitted into the atmosphere (1991). |
LEX-FAOC035296 |
National | industry | 1991 |
| Plan d’Action National de lutte contre la désertification aligné au plan cadre stratégique décennal 2008-2018. |
LEX-FAOC102766 |
National | Agriculture | 2014 |
| Regulation on chemical fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC123416 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Public Utilities Act (No. 10 of 1973). |
LEX-FAOC119960 |
National | ||
| Regulations of Jiangsu province on water pollution prevention and control of the Yangzi River. |
LEX-FAOC031471 |
Regional | ||
| Water Resources Act 1991 (Chapter 57). |
LEX-FAOC098149 |
Regional | 25/07/1991 | |
| Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act, 2010 (Act No. A2010-41). |
LEX-FAOC157237 |
Regional | Energy | 04/11/2010 |