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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decree of 11 June 2001 on waste classification to the Green Waste List, th Amber Waste List and the Red Waste List and on document specimens required for the shipment of waste. |
LEX-FAOC051575 |
National | waste | 11/06/2001 |
| Ley de desarrollo rural sustentable del Estado de Morelos. |
LEX-FAOC052454 |
Regional | 13/02/2009 | |
| Fertilizers Act 1961 (No. 21 of 1961). |
LEX-FAOC047152 |
National | Agriculture | 1961 |
| Marine Environment Management Act. |
LEX-FAOC038113 |
National | ||
| Decreto Nº 1.589 - Políticas básicas ambientales del Ecuador. |
LEX-FAOC038893 |
National | 07/07/2006 | |
| Resolución Nº 1.541 - Niveles permisibles de calidad del aire o de inmisión y procedimiento para la evaluación de actividades que generan olores ofensivos. |
LEX-FAOC115228 |
National | 12/11/2013 | |
| Décret n° 2006-023-PR du 8 mars 2006 portant création d’un Office des fertilisants, engrais, et pesticides (OFEP). |
LEX-FAOC148250 |
National | Agriculture | 31/01/2006 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 449 validating criteria of distribution of objects liable to environmental audit required for issuance of permit for emissions to environment. |
LEX-FAOC090862 |
National | 31/03/2009 | |
| Regulation on the manner of extraordinary examination criteria (research on mineral or chemical fertilizers). |
LEX-FAOC030722 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Decree on protection of nature and landscape. |
LEX-FAOC137391 |
Regional |