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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Decree on the Remediation of Certain Environmental Damages (No. 713 of 2009). |
LEX-FAOC111998 |
National | 24/09/2009 | |
| Decreto Nº 31.520/MS/MAG/MINAE - Reglamento para las actividades de la aviación agrícola. |
LEX-FAOC037493 |
National | Agriculture | 16/10/2003 |
| Regulation on methods of placement of plant nutrition products in bulk format. |
LEX-FAOC085178 |
National | Agriculture | 12/12/2009 |
| Regulation on limits of air emissions from biomass incineration plants. |
LEX-FAOC132151 |
National | Energy | 03/06/2005 |
| Act No. 991 on mountain areas. |
LEX-FAOC139953 |
National | Agriculture | 25/07/1952 |
| Order No. 539 on criteria for governmental wetland projects. |
LEX-FAOC144547 |
National | 12/06/2012 | |
| Order No. 951 on grants to municipal wetland projects. |
LEX-FAOC146003 |
National | 30/07/2010 | |
| Experimental Farm Stations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-16). |
LEX-FAOC086391 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Water and Sewerage Act (Chapter 54:40). |
LEX-FAOC075170 |
National | Waste | |
| Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. |
LEX-FAOC050719 |
National | Agriculture | 12/12/1991 |