| Acronym | Meaning |
| WEDO | Women's Environment And Development Organization |
| CITES | Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species |
| CFA | Canadian Forestry Association |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| IDRC | International Development Research Centre |
| NGLS | United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| IIED | International Institute For Environment And Development |
| CGCP | Royal Society Of Canada. Canadian Global Change Program |