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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Décret N° 2011-878/PRES/PM/MAH/MEDD/MEF/MICA/MRSI du 08 novembre 2011 déterminant les procédures de recours en matière de contrôle des engrais. |
LEX-FAOC132105 |
National | Agriculture | 08/11/2011 |
| Decreto Nº 253/979 - Normas para prevenir la contaminación ambiental mediante el control de las aguas. |
LEX-FAOC118735 |
National | 09/05/1979 | |
| Regulation No. 381 of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources on calculation of atmospheric pollution. |
LEX-FAOC011022 |
National | 15/10/2004 | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 50 on calculation of environmental fees for excessive atmospheric pollution. |
LEX-FAOC130916 |
National | 31/12/2004 | |
| Regulations of Shaanxi Province on Management of the Wei River Basin. |
LEX-FAOC088008 |
29/11/2012 | ||
| Regulation the limitation of emissions into the air from biomass incineration facilities. |
LEX-FAOC132147 |
National | Energy | 09/05/2006 |
| Decree No. 7.390 regulating Law No. 12.187, instituting the National Policy on Climate Change. |
LEX-FAOC068236 |
National | 09/12/2010 | |
| Decision No.923 dated 21.12.2011 on the composition, functioning and duties of the Commission for the Evaluation and Registration of Plant Fertilizers and the detailed procedures of their registration and assessment. |
LEX-FAOC161814 |
National | Agriculture | 21/12/2011 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 63 on approval of rules for inventory of sources of harmful substances emitted in atmospheric air and physical influence on it. |
LEX-FAOC023347 |
National | 15/04/2002 | |
| Resolution Conama No. 375 establishing criteria and procedures for using sewage sludge in agriculture originated from sanitary treatment centres. |
LEX-FAOC061496 |
National | Waste | 29/08/2006 |