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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Second National Environmental Action Programme. |
LEX-FAOC113106 |
National | 14/08/2008 | |
| Decree No. 109/2003/ND-CP on the conservation and sustainable development of submerged areas. |
LEX-FAOC024592 |
National | 23/09/2003 | |
| Provision of Hainan province on the ecological and environmental protection of Wanquan River Basin. |
LEX-FAOC033413 |
Regional | 31/05/2009 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan - 2014-2020. |
LEX-FAOC075282 |
National | 2014-07 | |
| Decreto Nº 33.903/S/MINAE/S - Reglamento para la evaluación y clasificación de la calidad de cuerpos de agua superficiales. |
LEX-FAOC094623 |
National | 09/03/2007 | |
| Regional Decree No. 534 validating the Regulation on regional state nature reserves. |
LEX-FAOC115877 |
Regional | 27/05/2011 | |
| Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment. |
LEX-FAOC051492 |
National | waste | 21/05/1991 |
| Acuerdo Nº 2/02 - Reglamento sobre el registro, uso y control de fertilizantes y materias primas. |
LEX-FAOC149195 |
National | Agriculture | 07/01/2002 |
| Acuerdo Nº 152/93 - Procedimiento de supervisión técnica de plaguicidas agrícolas, abonos y fertilizantes. |
LEX-FAOC142470 |
National | Agriculture | 26/08/1993 |
| Law No. 16.750 providing for the procedures for removing and disposal dead animals from farms. |
LEX-FAOC042624 |
Regional | Agriculture: Livestock | 09/11/2015 |