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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Decree No. UP-239 validating the Regulation on environmental fees for pollution and waste disposal. |
LEX-FAOC082877 |
National | waste | |
| Fertilizer Control Act. |
LEX-FAOC080465 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Regulation amending the Regulation on the conditions, manner and form required for exercising the right of recourse for fertilizer. |
LEX-FAOC092366 |
National | Agriculture | 01/02/2016 |
| Water Resources Management (Amendment) Rules, 2012 (L.N. No. 105 of 2012). |
LEX-FAOC167986 |
National | 04/09/2012 | |
| Regulation establishing reference values for certain substances in the air. |
LEX-FAOC033939 |
National | 26/01/2010 | |
| Decreto Nº 33.903/S/MINAE/S - Reglamento para la evaluación y clasificación de la calidad de cuerpos de agua superficiales. |
LEX-FAOC094623 |
National | 09/03/2007 | |
| 4th Federal Immission Protection Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC027711 |
National | industry | |
| Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 134/95 establishing the management plan of the National Park of 'Peneda-Gerês'. |
LEX-FAOC136311 |
National | 08/09/1995 | |
| Guidelines for irrigation water quality (G.N. No. 617 of 1999). |
LEX-FAOC077679 |
National | 1999 | |
| Order of 22 April 2008 laying down the technical rules to be met by aerobic composting or aerobic stabilization installations subject to authorization under Title I of Book V of the Environment Code. |
LEX-FAOC052442 |
National | Agriculture | 22/04/2008 |