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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act on water supply and sewerage systems. |
LEX-FAOC118453 |
National | waste | 10/07/2001 |
| Environment Protection Act (No. 9 of 2011). |
LEX-FAOC099759 |
Regional | 22/11/2011 | |
| Regulation on inland waterways. |
LEX-FAOC149233 |
National | Transport | 13/11/2008 |
| Decree No. 7.390 regulating Law No. 12.187, instituting the National Policy on Climate Change. |
LEX-FAOC068236 |
National | 09/12/2010 | |
| China National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan (2011-2030). |
LEX-FAOC081592 |
National | 17/09/2010 | |
| Act on compensation for environmental damage (No. 994 of 2014). |
LEX-FAOC159756 |
National | ||
| Resolución Nº 3/SENASA/DG/D - Uso de los purines del ganado bovino en áreas de pastoreo y corta de pastos. |
LEX-FAOC147923 |
National | Agriculture: Livestock | 05/05/2010 |
| Sewer Use Regulations (Resolution No. 51-1971). |
LEX-FAOC149636 |
National | Waste | 25/05/1971 |
| Resolution Conama No. 375 establishing criteria and procedures for using sewage sludge in agriculture originated from sanitary treatment centres. |
LEX-FAOC061496 |
National | Waste | 29/08/2006 |
| Freeport Bye-laws Act (Cap. 29). |
LEX-FAOC018857 |
National |