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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Protection Act (No. 13 of 1997). |
LEX-FAOC120516 |
National | Agriculture | 04/07/1997 |
| Order No. 818 on the use of bio ash for agricultural purposes (Bioash Law). |
LEX-FAOC067080 |
National | Agriculture | 21/07/2008 |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Plastic. |
LEX-FAOC101327 |
National | waste | 12/01/1999 |
| Decree No.49 of President laying down the Law of the People's Republic of China on Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products. |
LEX-FAOC088204 |
National | Agriculture | 29/04/2006 |
| Public Water Supply Regulations (R.R.N.W.T.1990, c. P-23). |
LEX-FAOC012105 |
Regional | ||
| Order regulating activities for which a license is required under section 23A of the National Environmental Act, 1980. |
LEX-FAOC136839 |
National | Waste | 25/01/2008 |
| Public and Environmental Health Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015). |
LEX-FAOC152339 |
National | 22/04/2015 | |
| Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations, 2000. |
LEX-FAOC104750 |
National | 2000 | |
| Regulation No. 6 on methods and procedures for the measurement of harmful substance point-source emissions discharged to the atmosphere. |
LEX-FAOC069781 |
National | ||
| Public Utilities Act (No. 10 of 1973). |
LEX-FAOC119960 |
National |