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 No 447 of 2013 of Georgian Government on Rules for Control and Taking Sample of Pesticides and Agro-chemicals Placed on Market |
LEX-FAOC092344 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Order No. 983/2010 on underground water protection in Óbidos Municipality. |
LEX-FAOC005498 |
National | 24/09/2010 | |
| Law No. 2356-IIs “On list and register of protected species”. |
LEX-FAOC016869 |
National | ||
| Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1984. |
LEX-FAOC048848 |
Regional | Transport, Waste | |
| Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act (C.C.S.M. c. P40). |
LEX-FAOC089162 |
Regional | Agriculture | |
| Waste Prevention and Management Regulation, 2012. |
LEX-FAOC048151 |
National | Waste | 2012 |
| Decreto Nº 39.724/MOPT/MINAE/S - Reglamento para el control de las emisiones contaminantes producidas por los vehículos automotores con motor de combustión interna. |
LEX-FAOC149551 |
National | Transport | 02/05/2016 |
| Decree No. 149 of the Ministry of Public Health validating Sanitary requirements for application, transportation and storage of pesticides (plant protection means), agrochemicals and fertilizers, and MRL in environment, alimentary raw materials and foodstuffs. |
LEX-FAOC110332 |
National | Agriculture | 27/09/2012 |
| Regional Act No. 22 promoting the use of compostable wastes and soil conditioners to protect soil quality. |
LEX-FAOC093084 |
Regional | Agriculture | 17/07/2007 |
| Ordonnance sur la réduction des émissions de CO2 (Ordonnance sur le CO2). |
LEX-FAOC025095 |
National |