| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational |
| ISO | International Organization For Standardization |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| IDRC | International Development Research Centre |
| DFO | Canada. Department Of Fisheries And Oceans |
| MRTEE | Manitoba Round Table On The Environment And The Economy |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |