[Location: Location_Category='OCEAN', Location_Type='PACIFIC OCEAN', Location_Subregion1='WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN']
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 ... View entire text

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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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
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Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 22 Km
Longitude Resolution: 22 Km
Temporal Resolution: 6 Hours
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Platform
METEOSAT-5 > Meteosat Operational Programme 2 (MOP-2) Ancillary Description
METEOSAT-6 > Meteosat Operational Programme 3 (MOP-3) Ancillary Description
METEOSAT-7 Ancillary Description
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Data Center
European Meteorological Satellite Organisation Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.eumetsat.de/

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Name: EUMETSAT USER SERVICE
Phone: +49 6151 807345
Fax: +49 6151 807538
Contact Address:
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City: Darmstadt
Province or State: Hessen
Postal Code: D-64295
Country: Germany
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online (HTTP)
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Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: +49 6151 807345
Fax: +49 6151 807538
Contact Address:
Am Kavalleriesand 31
City: Darmstadt
Province or State: Hessen
Postal Code: D-64295
Country: Germany
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2003-04-16
Last DIF Revision Date: 2003-04-16

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