| Acronym | Meaning |
| TNS | The Natural Step |
| CIER | Centre For Indigenous Environmental Resources |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| ISO | International Organization For Standardization |
| UN | United Nations |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |
| IRPP | Institute For Research On Public Policy |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| CGIAR | Consultative Group On International Agricultural Research |
| FAO | Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |