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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations of Ningxia Hui Autonooumous Region on water source protection areas of Jing river. |
LEX-FAOC023021 |
Regional | 09/04/2014 | |
| Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution) Regulation (Chapter 413M). |
LEX-FAOC141073 |
Regional | Transport | 01/06/2008 |
| Regulation on the limit values for emissions of air pollutants from stationary sources. |
LEX-FAOC087598 |
National | 18/12/1997 | |
| Décret n°100-119 du 6 mai 2013 portant création du fonds commun pour les fertilisants et amendement (FCFA). |
LEX-FAOC141211 |
National | Agriculture | 06/05/2013 |
| Government Resolution No. 181/2008 on the Management Plan for “Sapal De Castro Marim and Vila Real De Santo António” Natural Park. |
LEX-FAOC151025 |
National | 24/11/2008 | |
| Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries 2014-2020. |
LEX-FAOC094814 |
National | Agriculture | 2012-09 |
| Fertilizers and Fertilizing Act. |
LEX-FAOC076664 |
National | Agriculture | 10/07/2007 |
| Environmental Protection Regulation, 2008. |
LEX-FAOC086793 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Regulation on limit values, emission measuring methods, criteria for establishing measurement locations and data records. |
LEX-FAOC080811 |
National | 2006 | |
| Directions in terms of section 20(5)(b) of the Environment Conservation Act with regard to the control and management of general and communal and general small waste disposal sites (G.N. No. 91 of 2002). |
LEX-FAOC121379 |
National | Waste | 01/02/2002 |