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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation on chemical fertilizers used in agriculture. |
LEX-FAOC116114 |
National | Agriculture | 18/03/2004 |
| Décret n° 2011-829 du 11 juillet 2011 relatif au bilan des émissions de gaz à effet de serre et au plan climat-énergie territorial. |
LEX-FAOC015985 |
National | 11/07/2011 | |
| Revised National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP2) 2016-2030. |
LEX-FAOC035831 |
National | 2016 | |
| Agricultural Marketing Act (No. 26 of 1967). |
LEX-FAOC144641 |
National | Agriculture | 06/07/1967 |
| Decree on the emission of substances into the atmosphere from small and medium combustion plants. |
LEX-FAOC149670 |
National | industry | 13/03/2013 |
| Regulations of Liaoning province on protection of Dahuofang drinking water sources. |
LEX-FAOC023018 |
Regional | 26/09/2014 | |
| Agricultural Agreement signed between the Government of Jordan and Israel. |
LEX-FAOC159680 |
International | Agriculture | 26/10/1995 |
| Décret nº 2003-943 du 09 septembre 2003 relatif aux déversements, écoulements rejets, dépôts directs ou indirects dans les eaux superficielles ou souterraines. |
LEX-FAOC170230 |
National | Waste | 09/09/2003 |
| Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Soap Industry. |
LEX-FAOC027048 |
National | waste | 18/07/2000 |
| Programme Accéléré, de Sécurité Alimentaire et Nutritionnelle et de Développement Agricole Durable 2016-2020 |
LEX-FAOC068250 |
Agriculture | 2017-01 |