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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision No. 0538/MAF of the Minister on Good Agriculture Practices for Environmental Management Standard. |
LEX-FAOC141406 |
National | Agriculture | 09/02/2011 |
| Seychelles’ National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2020. |
LEX-FAOC095991 |
National | 2015 | |
| Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76). |
LEX-FAOC164994 |
Regional | ||
| National Environmental (Protection and Quality) Regulations (No. 1 of 2008). |
LEX-FAOC116621 |
National | Waste | 14/01/2008 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 1780 validating the Regulation on elaboration and validation of the maximum limits of emissions of pollutants by stationary sources. |
LEX-FAOC017983 |
National | industry | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 2225 of 2004 on forms and issues related to fertilization. |
LEX-FAOC046926 |
National | Agriculture | 06/07/2004 |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance – Brewing and Malting Industries. |
LEX-FAOC139548 |
National | waste | |
| Environment Protection Enactment 2002 |
LEX-FAOC160446 |
National | 25/10/2002 | |
| Resolución Nº 259/15 – Por la cual se establecen parámetros permisibles de calidad del aire. |
LEX-FAOC129952 |
National | 03/07/2015 | |
| Regulation on the control and certification in organic farming and organic production methods. |
LEX-FAOC030717 |
National | Agriculture | 2011 |