| Acronym | Meaning |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| FAO | Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
| UN | United Nations |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| SID | Society For International Development |
| TERI | Tata Energy Research Institute |
| UNIDO | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| WRI | World Resources Institute |
| CIF | Canadian Institute Of Forestry |