| Acronym | Meaning |
| SDRI | Sustainable Development Research Institute (Vancouver) |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| SEI | Stockholm Environment Institute |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |
| ADB | Asian Development Bank |
| GEF | Global Environment Facility |
| JI | Joint Implementation |
| INAC | Canada. Indian And Northern Affairs Canada |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |
| UNDP | United Nations Development Programme |