| Acronym | Meaning |
| CETAC | Canadian Environmental Technology Advancement Corporation |
| AECL | Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited |
| USAID | United States Agency For International Development |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| WEDO | Women's Environment And Development Organization |
| UNIDO | United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
| APEC | Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation |
| WBCSD | World Business Council For Sustainable Development |
| UNICEF | United Nations Children's Fund |
| NGLS | United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service |