| Acronym | Meaning |
| NRC | Canada. Natural Resources Canada |
| SDPI | Sustainable Development Policy Institute (Karachi |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| SEI | Stockholm Environment Institute |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| WWI | Worldwatch Institute |
| GHG | Greenhouse Gases |
| UNICEF | United Nations Children's Fund |
| DFO | Canada. Department Of Fisheries And Oceans |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |