| Acronym | Meaning |
| EPA | United States. Environmental Protection Agency |
| SDRI | Sustainable Development Research Institute (Vancouver) |
| ODA | Overseas Development Agency (United Kingdom) |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| CFA | Canadian Forestry Association |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |
| CIER | Centre For Indigenous Environmental Resources |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| ICTSD | International Centre For Trade And Sustainable Development |