| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICLEI | International Centre For Local Environmental Initiatives |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational |
| ICHRDD | International Centre For Human Rights And Democratic Development |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| DND | Canada. Department Of National Defense |
| UN | United Nations |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |
| FCCC | Framework Convention On Climate Change |