| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICTSD | International Centre For Trade And Sustainable Development |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| OAS | Organization Of American States |
| UN | United Nations |
| CSD / UNCSD | United Nations Commission On Sustainable Development |
| WMO | World Meteorological Organization |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| CGCP | Royal Society Of Canada. Canadian Global Change Program |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |
| CDM | Clean Development Mechanism |