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. 539 on criteria for governmental wetland projects. |
LEX-FAOC144547 |
National | 12/06/2012 | |
| Acuerdo Nº 1.566/10 - Reglamento para el control de emisiones generadas por fuentes fijas. |
LEX-FAOC150760 |
National | 01/10/2010 | |
| Resolution No. 108-2017-MINAM ─ Guide for the determination of the mixing zone and the evaluation of the impact of a discharge of treated wastewater to a natural body of water. |
LEX-FAOC142516 |
National | waste | 11/05/2017 |
| Drinking Water Regulation (Y.O.I.C. 2007/139). |
LEX-FAOC163208 |
Regional | ||
| Special Act on the Improvement of Air Quality in Seoul Metropolitan Area. |
LEX-FAOC149098 |
National | ||
| Law No. 188/98 on Principal Directions of State Policy of Ukraine in Environmental Protection, Use of Natural Resources and Ensuring Environmental Safety. |
LEX-FAOC159620 |
National | 05/03/1998 | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 585 validating the Regulation on re-issuance of certificates for emissions of greenhouse gases. |
LEX-FAOC041303 |
National | 07/05/2012 | |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance – Organic Chemicals. |
LEX-FAOC077948 |
National | waste | 27/05/2003 |
| Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991 (S.R. No. 540 of 1991). |
LEX-FAOC080777 |
Regional | Agriculture | 19/12/1991 |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. |
LEX-FAOC066058 |
National | 01/01/2005 |
