| Acronym | Meaning |
| WEC | World Environment Centre |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |
| CDM | Clean Development Mechanism |
| ASEAN | Association Of Southeast Asian Nations |
| INAC | Canada. Indian And Northern Affairs Canada |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| FAO | Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
| IDS | University Of Sussex. Institute Of Development Studies |