| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNIDO | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| FSC | Forest Stewardship Council |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| IFAD | International Fund For Agricultural Development |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |
| SDRI | Sustainable Development Research Institute (Vancouver) |
| IISD | International Institute For Sustainable Development |
| CFA | Canadian Forestry Association |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |