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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan Food Security and Nutrition Agenda (AFSANA) 2012. |
LEX-FAOC090053 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Décret portant organisation et fonctionnement du Ministère de l’Agriculture des Ressources Naturelles et du Développement Rural désigné sous le sigle MARNDR. |
LEX-FAOC084896 |
National | Agriculture | 30/11/1987 |
| Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Agriculture Standards) Regulations 2013. |
LEX-FAOC129533 |
Regional | Agriculture | 05/02/2013 |
| Law No. 13.577 providing for the guidelines and procedures for the protection of soil quality and management of contaminated areas. |
LEX-FAOC020638 |
Regional | Agriculture | 08/07/2009 |
| National Environment Statute, 1995 (Statute No. 4 of 1995). |
LEX-FAOC087108 |
National | 17/05/1995 | |
| Décret n° 2003-646 portant classification des eaux de surface et réglementation des rejets d'effluents liquides. |
LEX-FAOC165979 |
National | 14/04/2003 | |
| Decree-Law No. 259/92 governing entities empowered to act in the field of the environment. |
LEX-FAOC175205 |
National | 20/11/1992 | |
| Order No. 121/2005 on the guidelines for monitoring greenhouse gas emission and providing relevant information to the concerned authorities. |
LEX-FAOC001299 |
National | 31/01/2005 | |
| Ministerial Decision No. 118 of 2004 issuing a Regulation for controlling air pollutants released from stationary sources. |
LEX-FAOC160184 |
National | 07/08/2004 | |
| Regulation No. 34 regarding emissions of pollutants into the aquatic environment. |
LEX-FAOC119967 |
National | 22/01/2002 |