| Acronym | Meaning |
| NRC | Canada. Natural Resources Canada |
| CGCP | Royal Society Of Canada. Canadian Global Change Program |
| CCICED | China Council For International Cooperation On Environment And Development |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| TERI | Tata Energy Research Institute |
| WEDO | Women's Environment And Development Organization |
| CWF | Canadian Wildlife Federation |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |