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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Biodiversity Strategy to 2020, vision to 2030. |
LEX-FAOC025253 |
National | 2011 | |
| Decree No. 791 relative to planning of the use of fertilising substances. |
LEX-FAOC160025 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Order No. 840 on governmental subsidy for wetland projects. |
LEX-FAOC052797 |
National | 15/08/2012 | |
| Décret nº 2006-347/PRES/PM/MECV/MCPEA/MATD/MCE/MFB portant classement des établissements dangereux, insalubres et incommodes installés au Burkina Faso. |
LEX-FAOC169216 |
National | 17/07/2006 | |
| Royal Decree No. 324/2000 - Basic rules for the management of pig farms. |
LEX-FAOC124336 |
National | Agriculture | 03/03/2000 |
| Environmental Protection and Management (Air Impurities) Regulations (No. S 595/2000). |
LEX-FAOC011465 |
National | ||
| Ordinance concerning environmentally hazardous activities and the protection of public health (1998:899). |
LEX-FAOC100343 |
National | ||
| Ministerial Decree No. 373 validating the Regulation of on the state registration of hazardous impact on the atmospheric air and the sources thereof. |
LEX-FAOC163503 |
National | 21/04/2000 | |
| Organic Agriculture Act (No. 823 of 1997). |
LEX-FAOC130884 |
National | Agriculture | 11/06/1997 |
| Strategy and Action Plan for Protection of Biological Diversity. |
LEX-FAOC161274 |
National | 2016 |