| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| ADB | Asian Development Bank |
| EMS | Environmental Management System |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational |
| FOE | Friends Of The Earth |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| UNCED | United Nations Conference On Environment And Development |
| ICHRDD | International Centre For Human Rights And Democratic Development |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |
| GATT | General Agreement On Trade And Tariffs |