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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estrategia Nacional de Biodiversidad 2015-2030. |
LEX-FAOC033928 |
National | 2015 | |
| Order of 22 April 2008 laying down the technical rules to be met by aerobic composting or aerobic stabilization installations subject to authorization under Title I of Book V of the Environment Code. |
LEX-FAOC052442 |
National | Agriculture | 22/04/2008 |
| Decree establishing methods and frequency for measuring water quantity and quality. |
LEX-FAOC155174 |
National | 27/12/2001 | |
| Regulation of the Minister of Finance No. 94/PMK.02/2011 concerning procedures for preparing budget, calculation, payment and accountability on fertilizer subsidy. |
LEX-FAOC089116 |
National | 27/06/2011 | |
| Order No. 863 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology validating Regulation on state registration of legal persons and individual entrepreneurs that are owners of the sources of emissions of pollutants to the atmospheric air. |
LEX-FAOC036279 |
National | 26/10/2011 | |
| Decree No. 26 of the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Finance promulgating the Measures for the Administration of Commercial Reserves of Chemical Fertilizers during Off-seasons. |
LEX-FAOC150025 |
National | Agriculture | 12/01/2005 |
| Ley Nº 7017-C ─ Ley para la importación y control de la calidad de agroquímicos. |
LEX-FAOC031446 |
National | Agriculture | 13/12/1985 |
| Ministerial Decree No.24 regarding validation of the regulation on the procedure of assessment and application of sanctions for damages to or pollution of the environment, exceeding the limiting levels. |
LEX-FAOC065512 |
National | 04/02/1993 | |
| Law on Agriculture No. 01-98/NA. |
LEX-FAOC065815 |
National | Agriculture | 10/10/1998 |
| Joint Decree No. 9 of 2002 of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and of the Ministry of Transport and Water Affairs regarding the limit values of used and waste water discharge and their application. |
LEX-FAOC090205 |
National | waste | 22/03/2002 |