| Acronym | Meaning |
| FAO | Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
| IRPP | Institute For Research On Public Policy |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| CWF | Canadian Wildlife Federation |
| UNDP | United Nations Development Programme |
| CIDA | Canadian International Development Agency |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |
| TNS | The Natural Step |
| CIF | Canadian Institute Of Forestry |