| Acronym | Meaning |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| CESD | Commissioner Of The Environment And Sustainable Development |
| UNCTAD | United Nations Conference On Trade And Development |
| CIER | Centre For Indigenous Environmental Resources |
| TNS | The Natural Step |
| SIDA | Swedish International Development Agency |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| CSD / UNCSD | United Nations Commission On Sustainable Development |
| DFO | Canada. Department Of Fisheries And Oceans |