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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998). |
LEX-FAOC012267 |
National | 19/11/1998 | |
| Governmental Decree No. 367 amending Ministerial Decree No. 535 validating the Regulation on economic assessment of environmental damages caused by pollution. |
LEX-FAOC038257 |
National | 21/06/2016 | |
| Ministerial Decree No. 166 validating the Regulation on allocation and distribution of subsidies to startup farmers from the federal budget to the regional budgets. |
LEX-FAOC118543 |
National | Agriculture | 28/02/2012 |
| Control of Agricultural Chemicals Act (Cap. 29). |
LEX-FAOC005726 |
National | Agriculture | |
| 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 | ||
| Règlement grand-ducal du 21 juillet 2009 déterminant a) les conditions d’aménagement et d’exploitation visant l’environnement humain et naturel, telles que la protection de l’air, de l’eau, du sol, de la faune et de la flore, la lutte contre les vibrations, l’utilisation rationnelle de l’énergie, la prévention et la gestion des déchets; b) les conditions d’aménagement et d’exploitation relatives à la sécurité du public et du voisinage en général ainsi qu’à la sécurité et l’hygiène sur le lieu de travail, la salubrité et l’ergonomie; concernant l’antenne ferroviaire Belval-Usines – Belvaux-Mairie. |
LEX-FAOC160962 |
National | Energy | 21/07/2009 |
| Resolución Nº 1.594 - Deroga normativa acerca de la creación de diversos Comités y Consejos creados por el Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA). |
LEX-FAOC112552 |
National | Agriculture | |
| Sindh Fertilizer (Control) Act, 1994 (No. XXV of 1994). |
LEX-FAOC114667 |
National | Agriculture | 04/10/1994 |
| Ordenanza Municipal - Prevención y control de la contaminación ambiental en el cantón Quevedo. |
LEX-FAOC155014 |
Regional | 16/12/2002 | |
| Air Pollution Act, 1987 (No. 6 of 1987). |
LEX-FAOC172372 |
National | 10/06/1987 |