| Acronym | Meaning |
| SIDA | Swedish International Development Agency |
| IFAD | International Fund For Agricultural Development |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| ISO | International Organization For Standardization |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |
| DFO | Canada. Department Of Fisheries And Oceans |
| ODA | Overseas Development Agency (United Kingdom) |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| WWI | Worldwatch Institute |