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Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Entry ID:
CIESIN_SEDAC_EPI_2006
Summary
Abstract:
The Pilot 2006 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 ...
 Purpose: To provide quantitative metrics for evaluating a country's environmental performance in different policy categories relative to clearly defined targets.
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Geographic Coverage
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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:
Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Dataset Release Date:
2006
Dataset Release Place:
New Haven, CT
Dataset Publisher:
Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University
Version:
2006.00
Data Presentation Form:
document, tabular, map
Online Resource:
http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/epi-pilot-environmental-p...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1994-01-01
Stop Date:
2005-01-01
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
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Quality
Process_Description:
NAPP photographs are obtained on 9-inch film from an altitude of 20,000 feet above mean terrain elevation, and are centered on quarters of 7.5-minute quadrangles. Strict specifications regarding sun angle, cloud cover, minimal haze, stereoscopic coverage, and image inspection were followed. Process_Date: 19971014 Cloud_Cover: All NAPP photography is cloud-free.
Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
There is no guarantee of warranty concerning the accuracy of these data. Users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since the data was collected and that some parts of these data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use these data for critical applications without a full awareness of their limitations. Acknowledgement of the originating agencies would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Any user who modifies the data set is obligated to describe the types of modifications they perform. User specifically agrees not to misrepresent the data set, nor to imply that changes made were approved or endorsed by the U.S. Geological Survey. Please refer to http://www.usgs.gov/privacy.html for the USGS disclaimer.
Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
Black & White positive film
Distribution Size:
9-inch product
Personnel
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
605-594-6594
Fax:
605-594-6151
Email:
lta at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
Long Term Archive
USGS EROS Center
U.S. Geological Survey
City:
Sioux Falls
Province or State:
SD
Postal Code:
57198-0001
Country:
USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2000-08-22
Last DIF Revision Date:
2006-10-06
Future DIF Review Date:
2002-08-01
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