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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolución Nº 182 - Guía de Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas para Piña. |
LEX-FAOC122808 |
National | Agriculture | 20/09/2012 |
| National Environment Policy (NEP). |
LEX-FAOC074427 |
National | 2007 | |
| NOM-037-ECOL-1993: Métodos de medición para determinar la concentración de bióxido de nitrógeno en el aire ambiente. |
LEX-FAOC016056 |
National | 14/10/1993 | |
| Regulation tightening the requirements for discharging of waste water into water bodies (No. 201 of 1995). |
LEX-FAOC063990 |
National | waste | 25/04/1995 |
| Water Act, 2016 (No. 43 of 2016). |
LEX-FAOC111677 |
National | 13/09/2016 | |
| Decree-Law No. 89/2002 creating the new Strategic Plan for the Management of Industrial Residues (PESGRI 2001). |
LEX-FAOC149148 |
National | 09/04/2002 | |
| Regulation on limits of air emissions from biomass incineration plants. |
LEX-FAOC132151 |
National | Energy | 03/06/2005 |
| Resolución Nº 909 - Estándares de emisión admisibles de contaminantes a la atmósfera por fuentes fijas. |
LEX-FAOC087655 |
National | 05/06/2008 | |
| National Horticulture Policy |
LEX-FAOC044728 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Regulation on activities that affect or may affect the air quality. |
LEX-FAOC144550 |
National | 15/11/2012 |