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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Decree No. 59 on environmental authorization and simplifying administrative procedures on environmental matters to be followed by small and medium enterprises. |
LEX-FAOC093186 |
National | 13/03/2013 | |
| Fertilizer Manufacturing and Trade Proclamation (No. 137/1998). |
LEX-FAOC047160 |
National | Agriculture, Industry | 24/11/1998 |
| Announcement No. 3 of 2008 of Ministry of Environmental Protection establishing National Pollutants Discharge Standard concerning Limits and Measurement Method for Exhaust Pollutants from Gasoline Engines of Heavy-duty Vehicles (III, IV) (GB 14762-2008). |
LEX-FAOC067110 |
National | Transport | 31/03/2008 |
| Customs Management (Prohibited and Restricted Goods) Regulations, 2014 (S.I. 43 of 2014). |
LEX-FAOC088021 |
National | Agriculture | 30/05/2014 |
| Order No. 75 of the State Construction Committee validating Methodical Instruction on calculation of the amount of and assessment of quality effluent waste water and discharge of pollutants to urban sewerage system. |
LEX-FAOC042436 |
National | Waste | 06/04/2001 |
| Water pollution control (Water quality for shellfish) Ordinance of 2001 (P.I. No. 9/2001). |
LEX-FAOC051631 |
National | 03/01/2001 | |
| Resolution No. 1.088 / 01 / AG - Composition of the National Commission of Revolving Funds. |
LEX-FAOC099149 |
National | Agriculture | 03/10/2001 |
| Rubber Replanting Subsidy Act. |
LEX-FAOC083264 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Resolution No 42 of 2014 of Georgian Government on Taking Inventory of Stationary Sources of Air Pollution |
LEX-FAOC024699 |
National | 06/01/2014 | |
| Public Health (Offensive Trades: Storage, Treatment and Distribution of Animal Excreta and Faecal Matter) Regulations 1966. |
LEX-FAOC041726 |
Regional | Agriculture, Waste |