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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notification No. 2016/11 on competent authorities for analysis of fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC167760 |
National | Agriculture | 24/03/2016 |
| Instruction on state supervision over protection of atmospheric air against emissions by vehicles. |
LEX-FAOC093866 |
National | Transport | 16/12/1999 |
| Order No. 288 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology validating the Regulation on the issuance of permits for emissions of pollutants to the environment. |
LEX-FAOC164144 |
National | ||
| Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994. |
LEX-FAOC158436 |
Regional | ||
| Decree establishing requirements for fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC036278 |
National | Agriculture | 13/12/2000 |
| Regulation on industrial waste discharge (No. 180/MIH). |
LEX-FAOC050317 |
National | Industry | 03/11/1994 |
| Decree No. 39 of 1995 concerning the discharge of water for purposes of soil protection. |
LEX-FAOC169871 |
National | waste | 27/01/1995 |
| Federal Agricultural Fertilizers Act No.13 of 2010. |
LEX-FAOC043486 |
National | Agriculture | 28/06/2010 |
| Order No. 126 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection validating Methodical Instruction on calculation of the emission of pollutants to the atmosphere from reservoirs. |
LEX-FAOC110291 |
National | energy | 03/06/1997 |
| Cap and Trade Program Regulations (O. Reg. 144/16). |
LEX-FAOC122989 |
Regional | 08/07/1905 |
