| Acronym | Meaning |
| GDP | Gross Domestic Product |
| TERI | Tata Energy Research Institute |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| IUCN | IUCN The World Conservation Union |
| WRI | World Resources Institute |
| ICHRDD | International Centre For Human Rights And Democratic Development |
| WEC | World Environment Centre |
| CIF | Canadian Institute Of Forestry |
| ISEE | International Society For Ecological Economics |
| ICJ | International Court Of Justice |