| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDRC | International Development Research Centre |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| DFO | Canada. Department Of Fisheries And Oceans |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| CIER | Centre For Indigenous Environmental Resources |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| SIDA | Swedish International Development Agency |
| WMO | World Meteorological Organization |
| CFA | Canadian Forestry Association |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association |