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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministerial Decree No. 83 on regular inspection of transport and other mobile means for compliance with technical requirements set for emission of pollutants to the atmospheric air. |
LEX-FAOC161767 |
National | Transport | |
| Plan Nacional de Cambio Climático y Gestión de Riesgos Agroclimáticos para el Sector Agropecuario, Forestal, Pesquero y Acuícola. |
LEX-FAOC035705 |
National | Agriculture | 2017-03 |
| Ministerial Decree No. 56 on approval of rules regarding the use, width and boundaries of water conservation zones and their coastal zones. |
LEX-FAOC082621 |
National | 24/03/2000 | |
| Water (Amendment No. 5) Law, 5732-1971. |
LEX-FAOC167674 |
National | 29/11/1971 | |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. |
LEX-FAOC066058 |
National | 01/01/2005 | |
| Décret nº 2-69-317 portant création de commissions préfectorales ou provinciales des investissements agricoles et fixant la procédure d'instruction des demandes de subventions prévues par la réglementation sur les encouragements à la production agricole. |
LEX-FAOC099228 |
National | Agriculture | 25/07/1969 |
| Lake and River Traffic Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC115899 |
National | Transport | 15/04/2013 |
| Decree setting up the national emission limits and emission quotas. |
LEX-FAOC132049 |
National | 13/02/2003 | |
| Environment Act 2008 (No. 10 of 2008). |
LEX-FAOC148866 |
National | 2008 | |
| NOM-182-SSA1-1998: Etiquetado de nutrientes vegetales. |
LEX-FAOC130459 |
National | Agriculture | 20/09/2000 |