| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDS | University Of Sussex. Institute Of Development Studies |
| ADB | Asian Development Bank |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| IFAD | International Fund For Agricultural Development |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |
| UNIDO | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| SID | Society For International Development |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |
| IIED | International Institute For Environment And Development |
| DFO | Canada. Department Of Fisheries And Oceans |