| Acronym | Meaning |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| SDRI | Sustainable Development Research Institute (Vancouver) |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
| ICRAF | International Centre For Research On Agriculture And Forestry |
| CIDA | Canadian International Development Agency |
| CFA | Canadian Forestry Association |
| WCFSD | World Commission On Forests And Sustainable Development |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| NAFTA | North American Free Trade Agreement |