| Acronym | Meaning |
| EMS | Environmental Management System |
| IRPP | Institute For Research On Public Policy |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| ISO | International Organization For Standardization |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |
| NRTEE | National Round Table On The Environment And The Economy |
| CESD | Commissioner Of The Environment And Sustainable Development |
| TRIPS | Trade-related Intellectual Property Rights Trade |