| Acronym | Meaning |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| CELA | Canadian Environmental Law Association |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational |
| CIER | Centre For Indigenous Environmental Resources |
| CIDA | Canadian International Development Agency |
| CGIAR | Consultative Group On International Agricultural Research |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees |
| FCCC | Framework Convention On Climate Change |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |