| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIDA | Canadian International Development Agency |
| CSD / UNCSD | United Nations Commission On Sustainable Development |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |
| CITES | Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species |
| IRPP | Institute For Research On Public Policy |
| CCICED | China Council For International Cooperation On Environment And Development |
| NRC | Canada. Natural Resources Canada |