| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNCTAD | United Nations Conference On Trade And Development |
| WEDO | Women's Environment And Development Organization |
| IMF | International Monetary Fund |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| CCFM | Canadian Council Of Forest Ministers |
| WRI | World Resources Institute |
| NAFTA | North American Free Trade Agreement |
| IRPP | Institute For Research On Public Policy |
| NGLS | United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service |
| SDRI | Sustainable Development Research Institute (Vancouver) |