| Acronym | Meaning |
| OAS | Organization Of American States |
| DOE | Canada. Environment Canada |
| CESD | Commissioner Of The Environment And Sustainable Development |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| WWF | Worldwide Fund For Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund) |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
| CWF | Canadian Wildlife Federation |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| DFO | Canada. Department Of Fisheries And Oceans |