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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change (Management) Act 2015 (No. 19 of 2015). |
LEX-FAOC015629 |
National | 20/11/2015 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Listing Notice 1 of 2014 (No. R. 983 of 2014). |
LEX-FAOC114554 |
National | 04/12/2014 | |
| Regulation No.260 laying down the rules and procedure for samples’ testing, reporting on the results, and results’ assessment. |
LEX-FAOC075281 |
National | Agriculture | 27/03/2013 |
| Presidential Decree No. 59 on environmental authorization and simplifying administrative procedures on environmental matters to be followed by small and medium enterprises. |
LEX-FAOC093186 |
National | 13/03/2013 | |
| Decision of Special Designated Presidential Representatives on pesticide importations. |
LEX-FAOC086381 |
National | Agriculture | 04/01/1998 |
| Act on buffer zones (ecotones) (No. 894 of 2014). |
LEX-FAOC078401 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Decree relative to waste sludge. |
LEX-FAOC051977 |
National | Waste | |
| Announcement No. 3 of 2008 of Ministry of Environmental Protection establishing National Pollutants Discharge Standard concerning Limits and Measurement Method for Exhaust Pollutants from Gasoline Engines of Heavy-duty Vehicles (III, IV) (GB 14762-2008). |
LEX-FAOC067110 |
National | Transport | 31/03/2008 |
| Comprehensive Agricultural Policy Framework (2012-2032). |
LEX-FAOC068640 |
National | Agriculture | 2012-04 |
| Regulation establishing the reference conditions for surface waters. |
LEX-FAOC019923 |
National | 06/09/2011 |