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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Horticulture Policy |
LEX-FAOC044728 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2015 – 2020). |
LEX-FAOC007487 |
National | 2011 | |
| Water Act. |
LEX-FAOC164077 |
National | 28/06/2001 | |
| Decreto Nº 948 - Reglamento de Protección y Control de la Calidad del Aire. |
LEX-FAOC085572 |
National | 05/06/1995 | |
| Water Quality Regulations 2009. |
LEX-FAOC128916 |
Local | 2009-07 | |
| Decreto Nº 1.295 - Modifica el Decreto Nº 1.137, sobre normas para el pago de subsidio de insumos agroquimicos para productores agropecuarios. |
LEX-FAOC119318 |
National | Agriculture | 02/09/2008 |
| Resolution No. 055-2005-PRODUCE ─ Presentation of environmental reports of textile, foundry and ceramic manufacturing industrial activities and others whose processes use lead or lead compounds. |
LEX-FAOC076109 |
National | Industry | 25/02/2005 |
| Resolución Nº 597 - Reglamento Técnico DGNTI-COPANIT 23-395-99 sobre los requisitos generales y definiciones del agua potable. |
LEX-FAOC054680 |
National | 12/11/1999 | |
| Royal Decree determining the sectoral conditions for the discharge of wastewater from the slaughterhouse sector into ordinary surface water and public sewers. |
LEX-FAOC009844 |
National | waste | 02/08/1985 |
| Decree laying down details on agrochemical testing of soil and on the storage and use of fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC127147 |
National | Agriculture | 21/03/2016 |