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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circular No. 05/2000/TT-BTM guiding the implementation of the Prime Minister's Decision No. 242/1999/QD-TTg of 30 December 1999 on the management of goods export and import in 2000. |
LEX-FAOC087022 |
National | Agriculture | 27/08/1999 |
| Ministerial Decision No. 118 of 2004 issuing a Regulation for controlling air pollutants released from stationary sources. |
LEX-FAOC160184 |
National | 07/08/2004 | |
| Ley Nº 6.402 - Ley sobre agroquímicos y agentes biológicos. |
LEX-FAOC019065 |
National | Agriculture | 25/11/1993 |
| Law on Air Protection. |
LEX-FAOC161284 |
National | 25/07/2003 | |
| Regulation No. 34 regarding emissions of pollutants into the aquatic environment. |
LEX-FAOC119967 |
National | 22/01/2002 | |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Petrol Industry. |
LEX-FAOC043201 |
National | waste | 28/11/1997 |
| Law No. 1982-XII of 1992 on protection of the environment. |
LEX-FAOC062826 |
National | 26/11/1992 | |
| Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive). |
LEX-FAOC050512 |
National | 17/06/2008 | |
| Fertilizer Manufacturing and Trade Proclamation (No. 137/1998). |
LEX-FAOC047160 |
National | Agriculture, Industry | 24/11/1998 |
| Law No. 2/2013 - Law for the protection and sustainable use of the coast. |
LEX-FAOC024974 |
National | 29/05/2013 |