[Location: Location_Category='OCEAN', Location_Type='INDIAN OCEAN', Location_Subregion1='SINGAPORE']
Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_EPI_2006

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Summary
Abstract: The Pilot 2006 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 ... 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: Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Dataset Release Date: 2006
Dataset Release Place: New Haven, CT
Dataset Publisher: Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University
Version: 2006.00
Data Presentation Form: document, tabular, map
Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/epi-pilot-environmental-p...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1994-01-01
Stop Date: 2005-01-01
Location Keywords
OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN
CONTINENT > AFRICA > NORTHERN AFRICA > ALGERIA
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Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS Parameter Definition
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >VISUALIZATION/IMAGE PROCESSING Parameter Definition
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >GEOLOGICAL ADVISORIES >EARTHQUAKES Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >EARTHQUAKES Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >PLATE TECTONICS Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >PLATE TECTONICS >STRAIN Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >PLATE TECTONICS >STRESS Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
Platform
SEISMOLOGICAL STATIONS Ancillary Description
Instrument
Seismometers Ancillary Description
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints It is the complete responsibility of the users of this software to verify that the software produces results that are sufficiently accurate to be acceptable to the user. Although this software has been used by the US Geological Survey, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the USGS or the United States Government as to the accuracy and functioning of the software and related program material, nor shall the fact of distribution constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the USGS in connection therewith.
Ancillary Keywords
Service Provider
DOI/USGS/GD/EHP > Earthquake Hazards Program, Geological Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS PROGRAM OFFICE
Contact Address:
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 905
City: Reston
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 20192
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online
Distribution Size: 700 KB
Fees: No fees
Personnel
PAUL A. SPUDICH
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 650-329-5654
Fax: 650-329-5163
Email: spudich at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
U.S. Geological Survey
345 Middlefield Road MS 977
City: Menlo Park
Province or State: CA
Postal Code: 94025-3591
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2012-11-05
SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-11-05

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