| Acronym | Meaning |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| ICLEI | International Centre For Local Environmental Initiatives |
| UNDP | United Nations Development Programme |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |
| NRTEE | National Round Table On The Environment And The Economy |
| UNCED | United Nations Conference On Environment And Development |
| WEDO | Women's Environment And Development Organization |
| CAPP | Canadian Association Of Petroleum Producers |
| INAC | Canada. Indian And Northern Affairs Canada |
| SID | Society For International Development |