| Acronym | Meaning |
| DOE | Canada. Environment Canada |
| WEDO | Women's Environment And Development Organization |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| SEI | Stockholm Environment Institute |
| IJC | International Joint Commission |
| FAO | Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
| OAS | Organization Of American States |
| NSI | North South Institute |
| TNS | The Natural Step |