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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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Distribution Media:
Electronic
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None
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TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
301-614-5224
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
gsfc-help-disc at lists.nasa.gov
Contact Address:
Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center
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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
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- Responsible NASA Official: Lola Olsen
- Last updated: May 2013
