| Acronym | Meaning |
| WWF | Worldwide Fund For Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund) |
| CIDA | Canadian International Development Agency |
| ICHRDD | International Centre For Human Rights And Democratic Development |
| ICLEI | International Centre For Local Environmental Initiatives |
| CCFM | Canadian Council Of Forest Ministers |
| ISO | International Organization For Standardization |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| IIED | International Institute For Environment And Development |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| GNP | Gross National Product |