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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution No. 1068 of 1983 creating protected zones in Ras Mohammad and in both islands Tiran and Sanafeer. |
LEX-FAOC168560 |
National | 13/11/1983 | |
| Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947. |
LEX-FAOC119755 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Decreto Legislativo Nº 579 - Ley de áreas naturales protegidas. |
LEX-FAOC110768 |
National | 08/02/2005 | |
| Regulation on chemical fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC123416 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act (Cap. 63:55). |
LEX-FAOC042272 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Resolución Nº 710/2012 - Creación del Proyecto de Medición y Evaluación de Emisiones de Óxido Nitroso en la Agricultura. |
LEX-FAOC037796 |
National | Agriculture | 16/08/2012 |
| Regulation on fees for air pollution from power plants. |
LEX-FAOC161391 |
National | 20/11/2001 | |
| An Act respecting an aid scheme for climate loans. |
LEX-FAOC105399 |
National | 23/12/2016 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2020. |
LEX-FAOC150751 |
National | 2015-10 | |
| Regulations of Jiangsu province on water pollution prevention and control of the Yangzi River. |
LEX-FAOC031471 |
Regional |