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 limitation of emission of waste water into rivers and public canals. |
LEX-FAOC139632 |
National | waste | 19/04/1996 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 128 of 2010 issuing the Regulations for the Law on fertilizers and soil improvers. |
LEX-FAOC161424 |
National | Agriculture | 17/07/2010 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 394199/5224 on licenses of fertilisers. |
LEX-FAOC032367 |
National | Agriculture | 08/10/1999 |
| Control of Atmospheric Pollution Law, 2002 (Law No. 187(Ι)/2002). |
LEX-FAOC164452 |
National | industry | 01/11/2002 |
| Environment Protection Act 1970 (No. 8056). |
LEX-FAOC146364 |
Regional | ||
| Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27]. |
LEX-FAOC143265 |
National | ||
| Law on air protection (Republic of Srpska). |
LEX-FAOC161281 |
National | 25/11/2011 | |
| Measures for the Administration of Funds for the Ecological Environment Protection Projects of Rivers and Lakes. |
LEX-FAOC088470 |
National | 12/11/2013 | |
| Regulations for the Proper Administration of Nature Reserves (No. R. 99 of 2012). |
LEX-FAOC084696 |
National | 08/02/2012 | |
| Ley Nº 8 - Regulaciones para el desarrollo de actividades agropecuarias orgánicas. |
LEX-FAOC133809 |
National | Agriculture | 24/01/2002 |