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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circular No. 02/2001/TT-BKHCNMT guiding criteria of high-tech industrial projects, projects on production of new materials, rare and precious materials; application of new biotechnologies, new technologies for the production of communication and telecommunications equipment; treatment of environmental pollution or waste treatment and processing which are classified as projects of special investment encouragement; matters related to environmental impact assessment reports; import of used machinery; applicable to foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam. |
LEX-FAOC097703 |
National | Agriculture | 15/02/2001 |
| Resolution on Issues of the Ministry of Environment Protection of the Kyrgyz Republic (No. 443 of 1997). |
LEX-FAOC087860 |
National | 26/09/1997 | |
| Water Act 2003 (No. 7 of 2003). |
LEX-FAOC132045 |
National | 05/03/2003 | |
| Water Pollution Control Act. |
LEX-FAOC123198 |
Regional | ||
| Strategy and Action Plan for Protection of Biological Diversity. |
LEX-FAOC161274 |
National | 2016 | |
| Fertilizers and Fertilizing Act. |
LEX-FAOC076664 |
National | Agriculture | 10/07/2007 |
| Regulation on limit values, emission measuring methods, criteria for establishing measurement locations and data records. |
LEX-FAOC080811 |
National | 2006 | |
| Decreto Nº 20 - Reglamento para la protección de datos de prueba de nuevos productos químicos agrícolas. |
LEX-FAOC142791 |
National | Agriculture | 11/03/2009 |
| Executive Decree No. 178/13 approving the Regulation of the Cabinet for the Exploitation and Development of Agriculture and Livestock sector within the Plateau of Camabatela. |
LEX-FAOC109897 |
National | Agriculture | 30/05/2013 |
| Water Resources Act 1991 (Chapter 57). |
LEX-FAOC098149 |
Regional | 25/07/1991 |