Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
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Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator:
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
Publication Date: 2006
Title: Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: document, tabular digital data
Publication Information:
Publication Place: New Haven, CT
Publisher: YCELP, Yale University
Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/es/epi/
Description:
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 ecosystem vitality are gauged using sixteen indicators tracked in six well-established policy categories: Environmental Health, Air Quality, Water Resources, Productive Natural Resources, Biodiversity and Habitat, and Sustainable Energy. The Pilot 2006 EPI utilizes a proximity-to-target methodology focused on a core set of environmental outcomes linked to policy goals for which every government should be held accountable. By identifying specific targets and measuring how close each country comes to them, the EPI provides a factual foundation for policy analysis and a context for evaluating performance. Issue-by-issue and aggregate rankings facilitate cross-country comparisons both globally and within relevant peer groups. The Pilot 2006 EPI is the result of collaboration among the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP), Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), World Economic Forum (WEF), and the Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission.
Purpose: The Pilot 2006 EPI provides quantitative metrics for evaluating a country's environmental performance relative to long term sutainability objectives.
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Beginning Date: 1994
Ending Date: 2005
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
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Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -180.000000
East Bounding Coordinate: 180.000000
North Bounding Coordinate: 90.000000
South Bounding Coordinate: -55.000000
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Theme Keyword: Environment
Theme Keyword: Health
Theme Keyword: Society
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Theme Keyword: Governance
Theme Keyword: Sustainability
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Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Economic Activity > Income > Per Capita Income
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Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Air Quality > Particulates
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Atmospheric Composition > Carbon Dioxide
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Atmospheric Composition > Ozone
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Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Ecology > Habitats
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Water Characteristics > Primary Drinking Water
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Water Characteristics > Water Consumption
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Human and Environmental Health > Vital Statistics > Mortality
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Industry and Energy > Energy Production > Energy Efficiency
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Industry and Energy > Industrial Production > Renewable Energy Resources
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Access Constraints: None
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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.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) User Services
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu
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Citation Information:
Originator:
World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Leaders for Tomorrow Environment Task Force; Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP), Yale University; Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University
Publication Date: 2002
Title: Pilot 2002 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: document
Publication Information:
Publication Place: New Haven, CT
Publisher: YCELP, Yale University
Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/es/esi/EPI2002_11FEB02.pdf
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Section Index
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Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) User Services
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu
Resource Description: CIESIN_SEDAC_EPI_2006
Distribution Liability:
CIESIN follows procedures designed to ensure that data disseminated by CIESIN are of reasonable quality. If, despite these procedures, users encounter apparent errors or misstatements in the data, they should contact SEDAC User Services at +1 845-365-8920 or via email at ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu. Neither CIESIN nor NASA verifies or guarantees the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any data provided. CIESIN provides this data without warranty of any kind whatsoever, either expressed or implied. CIESIN shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of the use of any data provided by CIESIN.
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The report of the methodologies and the results, as well as the EPI, component scores, and raw variable data for all countries, are available from the Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) in Microsoft Excel (XLS) and Portable Document (PDF) formats via direct download at http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/es/epi/2006archive.html.
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Access Instructions: The complete report is accessible via direct download.
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Access Instructions: The Data spreadsheet for 2006 EPI countries is accessible via direct download.
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Access Instructions: The Pilot EPI's Relationship to the 2005 Environmental Sustainability Index document is accessible via direct download.
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Access Instructions: Data spreadsheet for all countries considered in the construction of the 2006 EPI are accessible via direct download.
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Metadata Reference Information
Section Index
Metadata Date: 2006/01/24
Metadata Review Date: 2008/04/11
Metadata Future Review Date: 2009/04/11
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) Metadata Administration
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, P.O. Box 1000, 61 Route 9W
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8988
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata@ciesin.columbia.edu
Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time
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