| Acronym | Meaning |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| SID | Society For International Development |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| SIDA | Swedish International Development Agency |
| IMF | International Monetary Fund |
| GHG | Greenhouse Gases |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |
| CELA | Canadian Environmental Law Association |