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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution CONAMA No. 3 providing for air quality standards, as foreseen by PRONAR. |
LEX-FAOC161214 |
National | 28/06/1990 | |
| Governmental Decree No. 59 validating the Regulation on protection of atmospheric air and Instruction on operation of dust and gas treatment plants. |
LEX-FAOC097016 |
National | 13/02/2015 | |
| Order No. 700 on requirements for trucks and buses in urban green zones. |
LEX-FAOC111658 |
National | Transport | 24/06/2011 |
| Law No. 9.926 providing for the State Unified Care System for Agricultural and Animal Health (SUASA). |
LEX-FAOC151139 |
Regional | Agriculture | 30/11/2012 |
| NTON 05 031-07: Norma Técnica Obligatoria Nicaragüense para el uso de las aguas residuales de los efluentes provenientes de la industria azucarera y destilerías de alcohol para el riego de las plantaciones de la caña de azúcar. |
LEX-FAOC171943 |
National | Agriculture | 07/08/2007 |
| Decree establishing methods and frequency for measuring water quantity and quality. |
LEX-FAOC155174 |
National | 27/12/2001 | |
| Regulation of protection of water against agricultural nitrate pollution. |
LEX-FAOC169935 |
National | Agriculture | 23/07/2016 |
| Public Health (Water Examination) Regulations (Cap. 196). |
LEX-FAOC093807 |
National | ||
| Fertilizer Control Act. |
LEX-FAOC080465 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Order No. 893 on subsidies of environmentally-friendly management of wetlands. |
LEX-FAOC088009 |
National | 22/09/2005 |