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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health (Drinking Water) Regulation 1984. |
LEX-FAOC052094 |
National | ||
| First Waste Water Emission Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC135798 |
National | waste | 07/05/1996 |
| National Climate Change Policy. |
LEX-FAOC043952 |
National | 2012 | |
| Water (Amendment No. 5) Law, 5732-1971. |
LEX-FAOC167674 |
National | 29/11/1971 | |
| NTN 05 007-98 sobre niveles de calidad exigibles de los cuerpos de agua, de acuerdo con los usos a los cuales se destinen. |
LEX-FAOC147101 |
National | 1998 | |
| Law on phytosanitary preparations and fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC121441 |
National | Agriculture | 22/04/2004 |
| Order No. 126 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection validating Methodical Instruction on calculation of the emission of pollutants to the atmosphere from reservoirs. |
LEX-FAOC110291 |
National | energy | 03/06/1997 |
| Décret n° 2012-3410 du 31 décembre 201 2, portant suspension ou réduction des droits de douane et de la taxe sur la valeur ajoutée et du prélèvement dus sur certains produits agricoles et agro-alimentaires. |
LEX-FAOC023410 |
National | Agriculture | 31/12/2012 |
| Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on shipments of waste. |
LEX-FAOC136581 |
National | waste | 14/06/2006 |
| Action Plan on Prevention and Control of Soil Pollution. |
LEX-FAOC112010 |
National | Agriculture | 28/05/2016 |