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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation of the Minister of Public Works No. 45/PRT/1990 re quality control of water at water resources. |
LEX-FAOC076973 |
National | 30/07/1990 | |
| Water Management Regulation No. 1446. |
LEX-FAOC041347 |
National | 15/12/2006 | |
| Resolution No. 63/T regulating the trade of plants, plant materials, pesticides, fertilisers, agricultural utensils, machines and materials, silk seed and bees. |
LEX-FAOC137656 |
National | Agriculture | 19/06/1975 |
| Regulation on air pollution caused by heating. |
LEX-FAOC024895 |
National | 13/01/2005 | |
| Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act (Cap. 63:55). |
LEX-FAOC042272 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Administration Act. |
LEX-FAOC100321 |
Regional | 01/07/2015 | |
| Agriculture (Fertilisers) Regulations (Cap. 226). |
LEX-FAOC109029 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Decree No. 273 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating Environmental Monitoring Program for the period of 2016-2020. |
LEX-FAOC100437 |
National | 23/08/2016 | |
| Resolution No. 82/1 of 2007 on the importation processed and unprocessed natural fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC075013 |
National | Agriculture | 07/03/2007 |
| 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 |