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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law No. 444 of 2002 on environmental protection. |
LEX-FAOC061639 |
National | 29/07/2002 | |
| Uniform Protocol on Water Quality Monitoring Order. |
LEX-FAOC140071 |
National | 17/06/2005 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2020. |
LEX-FAOC150751 |
National | 2015-10 | |
| Loi nº 2005-30 portant Code de l'eau. |
LEX-FAOC089856 |
National | 02/02/2005 | |
| Resolución Nº 277/03 - Establece el Protocolo patrón para ensayos de eficacia agronómica de fertilizantes agrícolas"." |
LEX-FAOC138428 |
National | Agriculture | 21/10/2003 |
| Environmental Management and Protection (General) Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.22 Reg. 1). |
LEX-FAOC158821 |
Regional | Waste | |
| Resolution No 425 of 2013 of Georgian Government on Protection of Surface Waters of Georgia from Pollution |
LEX-FAOC011132 |
National | 31/12/2013 | |
| Rice and Corn Production Act of 1958 (Republic Act No. 2084). |
LEX-FAOC126583 |
National | Agriculture | 15/06/1958 |
| Chemical Fertilizers Control Act. |
LEX-FAOC165304 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Estrategia Nacional de Conservación y Uso Sostenible de la Biodiversidad - Plan de Acción (ENBPA) 2011-2020. |
LEX-FAOC136302 |
National | 2011 |