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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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ISO Topic Category
Project
Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
The Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP) holds the copyright of this dataset. Users are prohibited from any commercial sale or free redistribution without explicit written permission from YCELP. Users should acknowledge YCELP, CIESIN, WEF, and JRC as the source used in the creation of any reports, publications, new datasets, derived products, or services resulting from the use of this dataset. YCELP, CIESIN, WEF, and JRC also request reprints of any publications and notification of any redistributing efforts.
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
ONLINE HTTP
Distribution Format:
XLS
Fees:
0
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
+1 845-365-8920
Fax:
+1 845-365-8922
Email:
ciesin.info at ciesin.columbia.edu
Contact Address:
61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City:
Palisades
Province or State:
NY
Postal Code:
10964
Country:
USA
Publications/References
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 (2006), Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University, New Haven, CT, http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/epi-pilot-environmental-p...
Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University, World Economic Forum (WEF), Joint Research Centre (JRC)/European Commission (2010), 2010 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University, New Haven, CT, http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/epi-environmental-perform... Extended Metadata Properties
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2008-03-05
Last DIF Revision Date:
2013-02-12
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