| Acronym | Meaning |
| UNIDO | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| WEDO | Women's Environment And Development Organization |
| SEI | Stockholm Environment Institute |
| CIF | Canadian Institute Of Forestry |
| GEF | Global Environment Facility |
| JI | Joint Implementation |
| ICTSD | International Centre For Trade And Sustainable Development |
| CSD / UNCSD | United Nations Commission On Sustainable Development |
| CWF | Canadian Wildlife Federation |
| TNS | The Natural Step |