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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order No. 840 on governmental subsidy for wetland projects. |
LEX-FAOC052797 |
National | 15/08/2012 | |
| Law No. 12.890 amending Law No. 6.894 including re-mineralisers as a category of input destined to agriculture. |
LEX-FAOC097810 |
National | Agriculture | 10/12/2013 |
| Resolution Conama No. 382 establishing maximum limits for atmospheric polluting emissions. |
LEX-FAOC055020 |
National | 26/12/2006 | |
| Water Code - Division 7: Regional Water Control Program (secs. 13200 - 13286.9). |
LEX-FAOC139389 |
Regional | ||
| Sindh Fertilizer (Control) Act, 1994 (No. XXV of 1994). |
LEX-FAOC114667 |
National | Agriculture | 04/10/1994 |
| Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China. |
LEX-FAOC134294 |
National | 26/12/1989 | |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Meat Processing. |
LEX-FAOC064841 |
National | waste | 12/01/1999 |
| Farm Practices Act (S.N.S. 2000, c. 3). |
LEX-FAOC072918 |
Regional | Agriculture | 30/11/2000 |
| Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 1995. |
LEX-FAOC160422 |
National | Agriculture | 30/09/1995 |
| Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 1715 of 2005). |
LEX-FAOC047831 |
National | industry | 21/07/2005 |