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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Décret n° 2006-023-PR du 8 mars 2006 portant création d’un Office des fertilisants, engrais, et pesticides (OFEP). |
LEX-FAOC148250 |
National | Agriculture | 31/01/2006 |
| National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Regulations for implementing and enforcing the Vaal Triangle Air-Shed Priority Area Air Quality Management Plan (No. R. 614 of 2009). |
LEX-FAOC131322 |
National | 29/05/2009 | |
| Regulation on the manner of extraordinary examination criteria (research on mineral or chemical fertilizers). |
LEX-FAOC030722 |
National | Agriculture | 2012 |
| Regulation on conditions for the operation of waste incineration plants. |
LEX-FAOC161671 |
Regional | Waste | 09/05/2006 |
| Order No. 1461 on regulation air pollution from combustion plants for solid fuel below 1 MW. |
LEX-FAOC027079 |
National | energy | 07/12/2015 |
| Regulation on the classification and categorization of surface and ground water. |
LEX-FAOC043969 |
National | 11/10/2007 | |
| Governmental Decree No. 123 of 1997 (VII. 18.) Korm. on the protection of freshwater stocks and water works for drinking water distribution. |
LEX-FAOC145759 |
National | ||
| Government Resolution No. 187/2007 approving the Management Plan of Albufeira de Crestuma -Lever (POACL). |
LEX-FAOC093366 |
National | 27/12/2007 | |
| Quality Standard for Groundwater of the People's Republic of China. |
LEX-FAOC164804 |
National | 30/12/1993 | |
| Clean Air Act. |
LEX-FAOC129522 |
National |