| Acronym | Meaning |
| CELA | Canadian Environmental Law Association |
| FCCC | Framework Convention On Climate Change |
| OAS | Organization Of American States |
| CCPA | Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives |
| UNRISD | United Nations Research Institute For Social Development |
| SDRI | Sustainable Development Research Institute (Vancouver) |
| ICTSD | International Centre For Trade And Sustainable Development |
| GEF | Global Environment Facility |
| ADB | Asian Development Bank |
| CEC | Commission For Environmental Cooperation |