| Acronym | Meaning |
| WTO | World Trade Organization |
| CGCP | Royal Society Of Canada. Canadian Global Change Program |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| CIF | Canadian Institute Of Forestry |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| NGLS | United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service |
| OAS | Organization Of American States |
| TERI | Tata Energy Research Institute |
| UNCED | United Nations Conference On Environment And Development |