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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.

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

Science Keywords

LAND SURFACE > SURFACE RADIATIVE PROPERTIES > REFLECTANCE

SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING > INFRARED WAVELENGTHS > REFLECTED INFRARED

SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING > PLATFORM CHARACTERISTICS > ORBITAL CHARACTERISTICS

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

Access Constraints None

Use Constraints This dataset is freely available to the public for education and general use.
Please contact Spatial Mapping Ltd. for commercial use of this dataset.

Ancillary Keywords

GCMD

Bidirectional Reflectance

LANDSAT 5 TM

Data Set Progress

COMPLETE

Originating Center

Data Center

Spatial Mapping Ltd.

Data Center URL: http://www.spatialmapping.com/

Data Center Personnel
Name: ADAM INGLIS Phone: +01-250-519-0294 Fax: +01-250-564-0751 Email: adami at spatialmapping.com Contact Address: 1655 Knight Avenue City: Victoria Province or State: British Columbia Postal Code: V8P 1L4 Country: Canada

Distribution

Fees: Gratuit-Free

Personnel

ADAM INGLIS

Role: DIF AUTHOR

Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT

Phone: +01-250-519-0294

Fax: +01-250-564-0751

Email: adami at spatialmapping.com

Contact Address:

1655 Knight Avenue

City: Victoria

Province or State: British Columbia

Postal Code: V8P 1L4

Country: Canada

Creation and Review Dates

DIF Creation Date: 2002-04-30

Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-05-25

Future DIF Review Date: 2005-11-27

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