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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Code 1976. |
LEX-FAOC052088 |
National | ||
| Order regulating activities for which a license is required under section 23A of the National Environmental Act, 1980. |
LEX-FAOC136839 |
National | Waste | 25/01/2008 |
| Regional Act No. 5 on Environmental Impact Assessment. |
LEX-FAOC073242 |
Regional | 02/02/2010 | |
| Ministerial Decree No.53 of 1991 regarding introduction of environmental fees for environmental pollution, setting up and utilization of regional environmental fund. |
LEX-FAOC012035 |
Regional | 01/03/1991 | |
| Decree No. 7.390 regulating Law No. 12.187, instituting the National Policy on Climate Change. |
LEX-FAOC068236 |
National | 09/12/2010 | |
| Regulation (EU) No. 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and for reporting other information at national and Union level relevant to climate change and repealing Decision No. 280/2004/EC. |
LEX-FAOC119143 |
National | 21/05/2013 | |
| Resolution Conama No. 375 establishing criteria and procedures for using sewage sludge in agriculture originated from sanitary treatment centres. |
LEX-FAOC061496 |
National | Waste | 29/08/2006 |
| Royal Decree No. 1,494 / 2011 - Carbon Fund for a Sustainable Economy. |
LEX-FAOC010787 |
National | 24/11/2011 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2016 - 2021 |
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National | 04/02/2016 | |
| Resolution No 447 of 2013 of Georgian Government on Rules for Control and Taking Sample of Pesticides and Agro-chemicals Placed on Market |
LEX-FAOC092344 |
National | Agriculture |