| Acronym | Meaning |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| WWI | Worldwatch Institute |
| ICRAF | International Centre For Research On Agriculture And Forestry |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| CETAC | Canadian Environmental Technology Advancement Corporation |
| UNCED | United Nations Conference On Environment And Development |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| TRIPS | Trade-related Intellectual Property Rights Trade |
| WTO | World Trade Organization |
| GNP | Gross National Product |