| Acronym | Meaning |
| ELCI | Environment Liaison Centre International |
| IMF | International Monetary Fund |
| CGIAR | Consultative Group On International Agricultural Research |
| ODA | Overseas Development Agency (United Kingdom) |
| WMO | World Meteorological Organization |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| CAPP | Canadian Association Of Petroleum Producers |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Association |
| EPA | United States. Environmental Protection Agency |
| SDPI | Sustainable Development Policy Institute (Karachi |