| Acronym | Meaning |
| OAS | Organization Of American States |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| GNP | Gross National Product |
| CESD | Commissioner Of The Environment And Sustainable Development |
| CFA | Canadian Forestry Association |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| CSD / UNCSD | United Nations Commission On Sustainable Development |
| CAPP | Canadian Association Of Petroleum Producers |
| ADB | Asian Development Bank |
| EMS | Environmental Management System |