| Acronym | Meaning |
| IRPP | Institute For Research On Public Policy |
| UNEP | United Nations Environment Programme |
| TNS | The Natural Step |
| ASEAN | Association Of Southeast Asian Nations |
| TERI | Tata Energy Research Institute |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| TRIPS | Trade-related Intellectual Property Rights Trade |
| CAPP | Canadian Association Of Petroleum Producers |
| WCED | World Commission On Environment And Development (Brundtland) |
| DND | Canada. Department Of National Defense |