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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Management Act 2002. |
LEX-FAOC111129 |
National | waste | |
| 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 | |
| Order No. 1461 on regulation air pollution from combustion plants for solid fuel below 1 MW. |
LEX-FAOC027079 |
National | energy | 07/12/2015 |
| Decree No. 8.468 regulating Law No. 997 on environmental pollution control. |
LEX-FAOC039037 |
National | 08/09/1976 | |
| Decree-Law No. 6/2016 establishing the Regulation on monitoring and quality control of production and marketing of agricultural fertilizers. |
LEX-FAOC080408 |
National | Agriculture | 16/01/2016 |
| Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations(SOR/2011-10). |
LEX-FAOC091970 |
National | Transport | |
| Wildlife Act of 1996. |
LEX-FAOC016868 |
National | 25/12/1996 | |
| Acuerdo Nº 94/97 - Reglamento general de salud ambiental. |
LEX-FAOC117318 |
National | Waste | 11/06/1997 |
| Resolution No. 1.088 / 01 / AG - Composition of the National Commission of Revolving Funds. |
LEX-FAOC099149 |
National | Agriculture | 03/10/2001 |
| Agricultural and Livestock Policy, 1997. |
LEX-FAOC015391 |
National | Agriculture | 19/06/1905 |