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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Law. |
LEX-FAOC026362 |
National | 08/05/2007 | |
| National Environmental Management (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 8 of 2004). |
LEX-FAOC040557 |
National | 14/07/2004 | |
| Ordinance by the governing Council relating to environmental legislation. |
LEX-FAOC174287 |
National | Energy, Industry | 04/10/2011 |
| Decision of Special Designated Presidential Representatives on pesticide importations. |
LEX-FAOC086381 |
National | Agriculture | 04/01/1998 |
| Federal Soil Conservation Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC025099 |
National | ||
| Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. |
LEX-FAOC038118 |
National | Agriculture | 1985 |
| Agricultural Resources Conservation Act (Chapter 35:06). |
LEX-FAOC048953 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Climate Leadership Act (SA 2016, c. C-16.9). |
LEX-FAOC095764 |
Regional | 13/06/2016 | |
| Royal Decree on the placing on the market and use of fertilizers, soil improvers and growing media. |
LEX-FAOC168433 |
National | Agriculture | 28/01/2013 |
| Ordinance by the regional government of Styria issuing guidelines implementing the promotion of measures concerning waste water discharge. |
LEX-FAOC045586 |
Regional | waste | 23/10/2006 |