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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emission Ordinance. |
LEX-FAOC160007 |
National | waste | |
| Water Pollution Prevention Act (No. 138 of 1970). |
LEX-FAOC121168 |
National | ||
| Ley Nº 1.163 - Ley de protección de la salud humana, animal y vegetal, y del ambiente, a través de la correcta utilización de los productos fitosanitarios. |
LEX-FAOC015380 |
National | Agriculture | 16/11/1995 |
| Order No. 75 of the State Construction Committee validating Methodical Instruction on calculation of the amount of and assessment of quality effluent waste water and discharge of pollutants to urban sewerage system. |
LEX-FAOC042436 |
National | Waste | 06/04/2001 |
| Decree-Law No. 259/92 governing entities empowered to act in the field of the environment. |
LEX-FAOC175205 |
National | 20/11/1992 | |
| Crops Act, 2013 (No. 16 of 2013). |
LEX-FAOC051202 |
National | Agriculture | 14/01/2013 |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan II (NBSAP II) 2015-2025. |
LEX-FAOC015912 |
National | 2016-10 | |
| Decree No. 39 of 1995 concerning the discharge of water for purposes of soil protection. |
LEX-FAOC169871 |
National | waste | 27/01/1995 |
| Loi n° 2009-967 de programmation relative à la mise en œuvre du Grenelle de l'environnement. |
LEX-FAOC067467 |
National | 03/08/2009 | |
| Resolución Nº 1.488 - Límites máximos permisibles de emisión para la eliminación de llantas usadas y nuevas con desviación de calidad. |
LEX-FAOC070254 |
National | 19/12/2003 |