| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICLEI | International Centre For Local Environmental Initiatives |
| SIDA | Swedish International Development Agency |
| CIDA | Canadian International Development Agency |
| CESD | Commissioner Of The Environment And Sustainable Development |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| GATT | General Agreement On Trade And Tariffs |
| CSD / UNCSD | United Nations Commission On Sustainable Development |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association |