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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law No. 34/2007 - Law on air quality and protection of the atmosphere. |
LEX-FAOC125696 |
National | 15/11/2007 | |
| Water Resources Act 1991 (Chapter 57). |
LEX-FAOC098149 |
Regional | 25/07/1991 | |
| Ordinance by the governing Council relating to environment protection legislation. |
LEX-FAOC153774 |
National | Energy, Industry | |
| Combustion Plants Emission Protection Act. |
LEX-FAOC026423 |
National | industry | |
| Decision No.923 dated 21.12.2011 on the composition, functioning and duties of the Commission for the Evaluation and Registration of Plant Fertilizers and the detailed procedures of their registration and assessment. |
LEX-FAOC161814 |
National | Agriculture | 21/12/2011 |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting (O. Reg. 452/09). |
LEX-FAOC170860 |
Regional | ||
| Regulation on natural mineral and natural spring waters. |
LEX-FAOC065400 |
National | 21/01/2010 | |
| Ministerial Resolution No. 5 of 17 May 1986 issuing the Regulation of the wastewater reuse and discharge. |
LEX-FAOC142603 |
National | Waste | 17/05/1986 |
| Government Resolution No. 175/2008 on the Management Plan of “Litoral Norte” Natural Park (POPNLN). |
LEX-FAOC142028 |
National | 24/11/2008 | |
| NOM-004-SEMARNAT-2002: Especificaciones para aprovechamiento de lodos y biosólidos. |
LEX-FAOC171439 |
National | Waste | 15/04/2003 |