| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIF | Canadian Institute Of Forestry |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| EPA | United States. Environmental Protection Agency |
| WCFSD | World Commission On Forests And Sustainable Development |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| UNICEF | United Nations Children's Fund |
| WEC | World Environment Centre |
| TNS | The Natural Step |
| GDP | Gross Domestic Product |
| SDPI | Sustainable Development Policy Institute (Karachi |