| Acronym | Meaning |
| WCFSD | World Commission On Forests And Sustainable Development |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| CDM | Clean Development Mechanism |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
| TRIPS | Trade-related Intellectual Property Rights Trade |
| FSC | Forest Stewardship Council |
| CELA | Canadian Environmental Law Association |
| DFAIT | Canada. Department Of Foreign Affairs And International Trade |
| ICHRDD | International Centre For Human Rights And Democratic Development |