| Acronym | Meaning |
| SDRI | Sustainable Development Research Institute (Vancouver) |
| CWF | Canadian Wildlife Federation |
| DOE | Canada. Environment Canada |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |
| CFA | Canadian Forestry Association |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |
| WRI | World Resources Institute |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |