| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
| GATT | General Agreement On Trade And Tariffs |
| NRC | Canada. Natural Resources Canada |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| ICHRDD | International Centre For Human Rights And Democratic Development |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association |
| CESD | Commissioner Of The Environment And Sustainable Development |
| IDRC | International Development Research Centre |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
| ICTSD | International Centre For Trade And Sustainable Development |