| Acronym | Meaning |
| ISO | International Organization For Standardization |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational |
| IIED | International Institute For Environment And Development |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| SDPI | Sustainable Development Policy Institute (Karachi |
| CESD | Commissioner Of The Environment And Sustainable Development |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |