| Acronym | Meaning |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| WCFSD | World Commission On Forests And Sustainable Development |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association |
| DFAIT | Canada. Department Of Foreign Affairs And International Trade |
| NGLS | United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service |
| WWI | Worldwatch Institute |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |
| WMO | World Meteorological Organization |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |