| Acronym | Meaning |
| CGIAR | Consultative Group On International Agricultural Research |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| ICRAF | International Centre For Research On Agriculture And Forestry |
| WWF | Worldwide Fund For Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund) |
| FCCC | Framework Convention On Climate Change |
| IDS | University Of Sussex. Institute Of Development Studies |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |
| ICLEI | International Centre For Local Environmental Initiatives |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |