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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordonnance sur l'agriculture biologique et la désignation des produits végétaux et des denrées alimentaires biologiques (Ordonnance sur l'agriculture biologique). |
LEX-FAOC079318 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Resolution No. 67 on the air quality standards and maximum consented limits for air pollution. |
LEX-FAOC033803 |
National | 05/07/2003 | |
| Quatre Bornes (Cleansing, management and protection of drains, gutters, canals and streams) Regulation 2012 (G.N. No. 64 of 2012). |
LEX-FAOC139667 |
Regional | 27/01/2012 | |
| Ministerial Order establishing the list of livestock systems with low ammonia emissions. |
LEX-FAOC070940 |
Regional | Agriculture | 19/03/2004 |
| Regulation on the use of incentives for organic production |
LEX-FAOC099537 |
National | Agriculture | 13/05/2014 |
| Regulation No. 118 on surface and ground water quality. |
LEX-FAOC138498 |
National | 12/03/2002 | |
| National Sustainable Development Strategy. |
LEX-FAOC100476 |
National | 2009-08 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2020. |
LEX-FAOC089049 |
National | 2013-12 | |
| Nature Conservation Act. |
LEX-FAOC113097 |
National | ||
| Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs Act (Cap. 345). |
LEX-FAOC145138 |
National | Agriculture |