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 increased limitation of emission according to a air monitoring plan (Air Monitoring Ordinance) |
LEX-FAOC079638 |
Regional | Industry | 17/02/1992 |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan – EPANB. |
LEX-FAOC169595 |
National | 2015 | |
| Ley Nº 81 - Ley del Medio Ambiente. |
LEX-FAOC099133 |
National | Agriculture | 11/07/1997 |
| Plan d’Action du Gouvernement pour la Mise en œuvre du Programme du Président de la République. |
LEX-FAOC145758 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Act relative to EEG trade fertilizer (1992:1684). |
LEX-FAOC045913 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 182 on emissions standards and state registration of pollutants. |
LEX-FAOC141756 |
National | 02/03/2000 | |
| Instruction on calculation of environmental fees for the pollution of atmospheric air by stationary sources. |
LEX-FAOC128469 |
National | 15/05/1996 | |
| CIS Agreement on rational management and protection of transboundary waterbodies. |
LEX-FAOC112559 |
International | 11/09/1998 | |
| National Planning for Prevention and Control of Groundwater Pollution (2011-2020). |
LEX-FAOC009286 |
National | 28/10/2011 | |
| Fertilisers Regulation 1997. |
LEX-FAOC042912 |
Regional | Agriculture |