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2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)

Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_EPI_2008

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Summary

Abstract: The 2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) centers on two broad environmental protection objectives: (1) reducing environmental stresses on human health, and (2) promoting ecosystem vitality and sound natural resource management. Derived from a careful review of the environmental literature, these twin goals mirror the priorities expressed by policymakers. Environmental health and ecosystem ...

Purpose: To provide quantitative metrics for evaluating a country's environmental performance in different policy categories relative to clearly defined targets.

Related URL

Link: GET DATA

Description: Data download page.

Link: GET RELATED VISUALIZATION

Description: Maps in PDF and PNG formats.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 90.0

S: -55.0

E: 180.0

W: -180.0

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University, World Economic Forum (WEF), and Joint Research Centre (JRC)/European Commission

Dataset Title: 2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)

Dataset Release Date: 2008

Dataset Release Place: New Haven, CT

Dataset Publisher: Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University

Version: 2008.00

Data Presentation Form: document, tabular

Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/epi-environmental-perform...

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > AFRICA > NORTHERN AFRICA > ALGERIA

CONTINENT > AFRICA > WESTERN AFRICA > BENIN

Data Resolution

Latitude Resolution: 1 deg.
Longitude Resolution: 1 deg.
Horizontal Resolution Range: 100 km - < 250 km or approximately 1 degree - < 2.5 degrees
Temporal Resolution: Daily
Temporal Resolution Range: Daily - < Weekly

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE > AEROSOLS > AEROSOL BACKSCATTER

ATMOSPHERE > AEROSOLS > AEROSOL EXTINCTION

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

Platform

TERRA > Earth Observing System, TERRA (AM-1)

Instrument

MODIS > Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer

Project

DODS > Distributed Oceanographic Data System

EOS > Earth Observing System

Quality The 'version 004' or 'collection 004' product is better than 'version
003' and earlier versions. The quality of this version 004 product is
...

Access Constraints Available to public to gain familiarity with the data format and parameters.

Use Constraints This Data set (version 004/collection 004) is of 'Validated'
Quality. This data is appropriate for use in scientific publications.
Before using it in any publication please the contact science team
representative for the known problems and updates.

Ancillary Keywords

AEROSOL INDEX

AEROSOL OPTICAL DEPTH

Data Center

L1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System,Biospheric Information Systems Branch, Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA

Data Center URL: http://ladsweb.nascom.nasa.gov/
Dataset ID: MOD08_D3 Collection 004 and 005

Data Center Personnel
Name: LAADS USER SUPPORT TEAM Phone: 301-731-2917, 1-866-506-6347 (toll-free - US only) Fax: 301-577-6622 Email: modapsuso at sigmaspace.com Contact Address: LAADS User Support Team 4801 Forbes Boulevard City: Lanham Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20706 Country: USA