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2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Entry ID:
CIESIN_SEDAC_EPI_2008
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.
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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:
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...
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Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
(202) 785 0465 / (202) 974 1305
Fax:
(202) 785 2096
Email:
as at rona.unep.org
Contact Address:
Regional Coordinator
UNEP Division of Early Warning & Assessment- North America
1707 H Street, N. W., Suite 300
City:
Washington
Province or State:
D.C.
Postal Code:
20006
Country:
USA
Publications/References
UNEP/GRID, NASA, USGS, University of Maryland 2005. One Planet Many People:
Atlas of Our Changing Environment. Creation and Review Dates
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