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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order No. 75 of the State Construction Committee validating Methodical Instruction on calculation of the amount of and assessment of quality effluent waste water and discharge of pollutants to urban sewerage system. |
LEX-FAOC042436 |
National | Waste | 06/04/2001 |
| Resolución Nº 403 - Somete a libertad vigilada algunos fertilizantes y plaguicidas de uso agrícola. |
LEX-FAOC074249 |
National | Agriculture | 17/12/2008 |
| National Horticulture Policy |
LEX-FAOC044728 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Environmental Protection (Water Quality) Regulations 2000. |
LEX-FAOC120756 |
National | 28/11/2000 | |
| Decision No. 146 of the Cabinet of the Azerbaijan Republic about the statement of some regulatory legal acts connected with fishing in the Azerbaijan Republic. |
LEX-FAOC066132 |
National | ||
| Loi N° 018-2015/CNT portant autorisation de ratification de la convention portant création de l’agence panafricaine de la grande muraille verte (AGMV) adoptée A N’DJAMENA, le 17 juin 2010. |
LEX-FAOC129532 |
Regional | Agriculture | 22/05/2015 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 883 validating the Regulation on the modalities of calculation and revenue of environmental fees for emission of pollutants into environment and waste disposal. |
LEX-FAOC086441 |
National | 14/01/2000 | |
| Ordinance by the Governor of Styria banning navigation of certain vehicles on waterways in the Land of Styria. |
LEX-FAOC015420 |
Regional | Transport | 15/12/1999 |
| Guidelines for irrigation water quality (G.N. No. 617 of 1999). |
LEX-FAOC077679 |
National | 1999 | |
| Regulation No. 62 of the Minister of Environment validating the Procedure for Keeping Records of Calculated and Incoming Pollution Charges and Submitting the Relevant Information. |
LEX-FAOC082355 |
National | 22/06/1999 |