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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation on the protection and improvement of waters being habitat for trout and crab species. |
LEX-FAOC125659 |
National | 12/01/2014 | |
| Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment. |
LEX-FAOC051492 |
National | waste | 21/05/1991 |
| Government Decision on the use of sewage sludge in agriculture (No. 282 of 1994). |
LEX-FAOC087596 |
National | Agriculture, Waste | 14/04/1994 |
| Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Matheran and surrounding region as an Eco-sensitive Zone. |
LEX-FAOC099051 |
Regional | 04/02/2003 | |
| Acuerdo Gubernativo Nº 66-2012: Declara de interés nacional la adquisición de fertilizantes. |
LEX-FAOC146128 |
National | Agriculture | 03/04/2012 |
| Self-Monitoring Waste Water Facilities Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC033246 |
Regional | waste | |
| Order of 5 September 2003 on the checks to be carried out by the person responsible for placing standardized fertilizers and growing media on the market. |
LEX-FAOC126658 |
National | Agriculture | 05/09/2003 |
| Water Law. |
LEX-FAOC026362 |
National | 08/05/2007 | |
| Décret n° 80-241 du 6 octobre 1980 portant réglementation de la vente des produits agricoles. |
LEX-FAOC050769 |
National | Agriculture | 06/10/1980 |
| Law on Environmental Protection No. 55/2014/QH13. |
LEX-FAOC109726 |
National | 23/06/2014 |