| Acronym | Meaning |
| OAS | Organization Of American States |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| GDP | Gross Domestic Product |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| CGIAR | Consultative Group On International Agricultural Research |
| SDPI | Sustainable Development Policy Institute (Karachi |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
| CCME | Canadian Council Of Ministers Of The Environment |
| ODA | Overseas Development Agency (United Kingdom) |
| CELA | Canadian Environmental Law Association |