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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Decree No. 32/15 approving the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) for Development and Sustainable Management of the Cubango-Okavango River. |
LEX-FAOC160281 |
National | 19/01/2015 | |
| Decree of the State Minister of Environmental Affairs (No. 51 of 1995). |
LEX-FAOC071380 |
National | Waste | 23/10/1995 |
| Décret nº 2003-454 portant suspension ou réduction des droits de douane et suspension ou réduction de la taxe sur la valeur ajoutée dus sur certains produits agricoles ou à usage agricole. |
LEX-FAOC040623 |
National | Agriculture | 17/09/2001 |
| Regulation on conditions for the operation of waste incineration plants. |
LEX-FAOC161671 |
Regional | Waste | 09/05/2006 |
| Law “On protection of the atmospheric air”. |
LEX-FAOC027710 |
National | 26/03/2016 | |
| Growth and Sustainable Development Strategy 2016-2019. |
LEX-FAOC015772 |
National | 2016 | |
| Provincial Act No. 2 on environmental assessment of plans and projects. |
LEX-FAOC054592 |
Regional | 05/04/2007 | |
| Arrêté Ministériel N°004/16.01 du 24/05/2013 déterminant la liste des polluants de l’eau. |
LEX-FAOC003275 |
National | 24/05/2013 | |
| Ordinance by the Governor of Styria banning navigation of certain vehicles on waterways in the Land of Styria. |
LEX-FAOC015420 |
Regional | Transport | 15/12/1999 |
| Resolución Nº 22 - Compila y modifica la reglamentación sobre las actividades, montos y condiciones de operación del Incentivo a la Capitalización Rural (ICR). |
LEX-FAOC011884 |
National | Agriculture | 21/12/2007 |