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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinance on placing on the market and transport of livestock manure. |
LEX-FAOC129718 |
Agriculture | 21/07/2010 | |
| Sanitary Norms and Regulations related to sanitary water conservation zones of sources of water supply and utility and drinking water pipelines (No. 2.1.4.027-95). |
LEX-FAOC122965 |
National | 10/04/1995 | |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Paper Industry. |
LEX-FAOC123257 |
National | waste | 18/07/2000 |
| Décret n° 80-241 du 6 octobre 1980 portant réglementation de la vente des produits agricoles. |
LEX-FAOC050769 |
National | Agriculture | 06/10/1980 |
| Decree No. 8.059 amending Decree No. 4.954 regulating production and trade of plant fertilizers destined to agriculture. |
LEX-FAOC019688 |
National | Agriculture | 26/07/2013 |
| Water Law. |
LEX-FAOC026362 |
National | 08/05/2007 | |
| Decree containing general provisions on environmental policy. |
LEX-FAOC167868 |
Regional | ||
| Ordinance on the investigation, detection, prosecution and punishment of environmental offenses (1). |
LEX-FAOC134688 |
Regional | 25/03/1999 | |
| Order of the Flemish Government concerning derogations relating to the protection of waters against pollution by nitrates from agricultural sources. |
LEX-FAOC132938 |
National | Agriculture | 06/06/2008 |
| Water Pollution Control (Port Shelter Water Control Zone) Order (L.N. No. 249 of 1989). |
LEX-FAOC093774 |
Local | 28/07/1989 |