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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand-Ducal Regulation establishing a set of aid schemes for the safeguarding of biological diversity in rural, viticultural and forest areas. |
LEX-FAOC035701 |
National | 10/09/2012 | |
| Regulation on the use of incentives for organic production |
LEX-FAOC099537 |
National | Agriculture | 13/05/2014 |
| Decreto Nº 333/004 - Establece los criterios técnicos básicos a aplicar en el manejo y conservación de suelos y aguas. |
LEX-FAOC111079 |
National | Agriculture, Waste | 16/09/2004 |
| Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002). |
LEX-FAOC085997 |
National | 11/07/2002 | |
| Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs Act (Cap. 345). |
LEX-FAOC145138 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Decree on the use of sediment on agricultural land. |
LEX-FAOC042952 |
National | Agriculture | 05/08/2009 |
| Decreto Nº 31.520/MS/MAG/MINAE - Reglamento para las actividades de la aviación agrícola. |
LEX-FAOC037493 |
National | Agriculture | 16/10/2003 |
| Regional Ministerial Decree No.421 validating Regulation on the modalities of determination and collection of environmental fees. |
LEX-FAOC152071 |
Regional | 31/11/1992 | |
| Effluent Discharge Permit Regulations 2003. |
LEX-FAOC097917 |
National | Waste | |
| Agricultural Operation Practices Act (RSA 2000, c. A-7). |
LEX-FAOC129268 |
Regional | Agriculture |