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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health (Health and Sanitation) (Prevention of Defilement of Rivers and Streams) Regulations (Cap. 189). |
LEX-FAOC098876 |
National | ||
| Regulation regarding Muğla Sitki Koçman University agricultural research and practice center. |
LEX-FAOC093758 |
National | Agriculture | 15/05/2016 |
| Resolución Nº 291 - Instructivo metodológico para la comercialización y distribución de urea subsidiada. |
LEX-FAOC070176 |
National | Agriculture | 13/06/2013 |
| Prevention of Industrial Pollution council of Ministers Regulation (No. 159/2009). |
LEX-FAOC050743 |
National | 07/10/2000 | |
| Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2005 (B.R. No. 35 of 2005). |
LEX-FAOC149225 |
Regional | Transport | 03/10/2005 |
| Regulation on the principles of good agricultural practice for the application of fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC042012 |
National | Agriculture | 03/07/2014 |
| Regulation on Greenhouse Gas Emission Quotas and the Method of Emission Allowance Trading. |
LEX-FAOC116341 |
National | 05/12/2008 | |
| Sub-Decree No. 35 on creation of a National Committee for Managing Climate Change. |
LEX-FAOC060853 |
National | 24/04/2006 | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 847 on restricting, suspending, or eliminating emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere. |
LEX-FAOC041334 |
National | 28/11/2002 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2020 (NBSAP). |
LEX-FAOC021723 |
National | 2015-06 |