| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDS | University Of Sussex. Institute Of Development Studies |
| CELA | Canadian Environmental Law Association |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| FCCC | Framework Convention On Climate Change |
| EMS | Environmental Management System |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| NRTEE | National Round Table On The Environment And The Economy |
| ISO | International Organization For Standardization |
| CWF | Canadian Wildlife Federation |