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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Agricultural Policy Framework (2012-2032). |
LEX-FAOC068640 |
National | Agriculture | 2012-04 |
| Presidential Decree No. 59 on environmental authorization and simplifying administrative procedures on environmental matters to be followed by small and medium enterprises. |
LEX-FAOC093186 |
National | 13/03/2013 | |
| Act on buffer zones (ecotones) (No. 894 of 2014). |
LEX-FAOC078401 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Decree relative to waste sludge. |
LEX-FAOC051977 |
National | Waste | |
| Regulation establishing the reference conditions for surface waters. |
LEX-FAOC019923 |
National | 06/09/2011 | |
| Regulation on maximum allowable concentration of pollutants in the atmospheric air in the area of growing of forest forming species. |
LEX-FAOC033613 |
National | 10/05/1995 | |
| Resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 1 February 1993 on a Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development - A European Community programme of policy and action in relation to the environment and sustainable development (Fifth Environment Action Programme). |
LEX-FAOC127985 |
National | 01/02/1993 | |
| Resolution No. 567 of 2015 of Georgian Government on Permitted Maximum Limits of Certain Contaminants in Food |
LEX-FAOC024702 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Resolution No. 1.088 / 01 / AG - Composition of the National Commission of Revolving Funds. |
LEX-FAOC099149 |
National | Agriculture | 03/10/2001 |
| Acuerdo Nº 323 - NTE INEN 2 176 sobre técnicas de muestreo para la calidad del agua. |
LEX-FAOC017659 |
National | 23/07/1998 |