| Acronym | Meaning |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| IMF | International Monetary Fund |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| SEI | Stockholm Environment Institute |
| ICHRDD | International Centre For Human Rights And Democratic Development |
| TNS | The Natural Step |
| UN | United Nations |
| DFO | Canada. Department Of Fisheries And Oceans |
| FAO | Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
| FSC | Forest Stewardship Council |