| Acronym | Meaning |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| ICRAF | International Centre For Research On Agriculture And Forestry |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| MAI | Multilateral Agreement On Investment |
| CELA | Canadian Environmental Law Association |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |
| EPA | United States. Environmental Protection Agency |
| UNICEF | United Nations Children's Fund |
| WWF | Worldwide Fund For Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund) |