| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| SDPI | Sustainable Development Policy Institute (Karachi |
| REC | Regional Environment Centre (Budapest |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| INAC | Canada. Indian And Northern Affairs Canada |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
| NRC | Canada. Natural Resources Canada |
| EMS | Environmental Management System |
| ICTSD | International Centre For Trade And Sustainable Development |