| Acronym | Meaning |
| CGCP | Royal Society Of Canada. Canadian Global Change Program |
| IDS | University Of Sussex. Institute Of Development Studies |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |
| UNCED | United Nations Conference On Environment And Development |
| DND | Canada. Department Of National Defense |
| NGLS | United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |
| EPA | United States. Environmental Protection Agency |