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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law on water protection (Brčko District). |
LEX-FAOC014732 |
Regional | 30/06/2004 | |
| Regulations on Reviewing Improvement Plans Regarding Drinking Water Source Quality or Water Treatment (2006). |
LEX-FAOC122648 |
National | 04/07/2006 | |
| Environmental Protection Regulation, 2008. |
LEX-FAOC086793 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Order of May 14, 2008 relating to the introduction of compensation compensation for environmental constraints in certain catchment areas protection areas. |
LEX-FAOC047007 |
National | Agriculture | 14/05/2008 |
| Ministerial Order No. 258/2010 approving the National Programme for Water Supply and Rural Water Sanitation (PRONASAR). |
LEX-FAOC172017 |
National | 30/12/2010 | |
| Hazardous Installations Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC118872 |
Regional | ||
| 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 | |
| Amhara National Regional State Urban and Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sewerage Services Organizing Proclamation Executive Council of Regional Government Regulation (No. 34/2005). |
LEX-FAOC148772 |
National | Waste | 02/06/2005 |
| Fertilizer Regulation Act (Act No. 127). |
LEX-FAOC128919 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Programme of Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity along with Action Plan. |
LEX-FAOC023797 |
National | 07/11/2015 |