| Acronym | Meaning |
| MRTEE | Manitoba Round Table On The Environment And The Economy |
| IISD | International Institute For Sustainable Development |
| SDRI | Sustainable Development Research Institute (Vancouver) |
| JI | Joint Implementation |
| SIDA | Swedish International Development Agency |
| CFS | Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service |
| EPA | United States. Environmental Protection Agency |
| IMF | International Monetary Fund |
| IRPP | Institute For Research On Public Policy |
| UNICEF | United Nations Children's Fund |