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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision No. 113/2003/ND-CP on the management of fertilizer production and trading. |
LEX-FAOC106099 |
National | Agriculture | 07/10/2003 |
| Decreto Legislativo Nº 524 - Ley de sanidad vegetal y animal. |
LEX-FAOC146837 |
National | Agriculture | 12/12/1995 |
| Law On environmental impact assessment" (1998)." |
LEX-FAOC150910 |
National | ||
| Acuerdo Gubernativo Nº 66-2012: Declara de interés nacional la adquisición de fertilizantes. |
LEX-FAOC146128 |
National | Agriculture | 03/04/2012 |
| Public Health (Drinking Water) Regulation 1984. |
LEX-FAOC052094 |
National | ||
| Decree laying down details on agrochemical testing of soil and on the storage and use of fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC127147 |
National | Agriculture | 21/03/2016 |
| Regulation on the manner and procedure of taking samples for laboratory testing of lettuce or spinach (nitrates). |
LEX-FAOC016373 |
National | Agriculture | 17/01/2014 |
| Regulation laying down conditions which have to be fulfilled by inland waters which are a natural environment for fish living. |
LEX-FAOC139421 |
National | 04/10/2002 | |
| Resolution No. 84/T issuing the implementing directives for the importation, circulation and production of mineral fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC096608 |
National | Agriculture | 29/10/2003 |
| Chief Executive Order No. 356/2010 approving new standards for polluting gas emissions. |
LEX-FAOC116155 |
Regional | Transport | 29/11/2010 |