| Acronym | Meaning |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| ICJ | International Court Of Justice |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| IDRC | International Development Research Centre |
| INAC | Canada. Indian And Northern Affairs Canada |
| TNS | The Natural Step |
| CESD | Commissioner Of The Environment And Sustainable Development |
| CITES | Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| WEDO | Women's Environment And Development Organization |