| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIER | Centre For Indigenous Environmental Resources |
| ICTSD | International Centre For Trade And Sustainable Development |
| INAC | Canada. Indian And Northern Affairs Canada |
| UN | United Nations |
| FAO | Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| ODA | Overseas Development Agency (United Kingdom) |
| CFS | Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service |
| ISEE | International Society For Ecological Economics |