Ronald Macfarlane Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario

Undertakes research, develops educational materials and position papers; provides training to support international policy creation and implementation: Completed assignments for international organisations: the ASEAN Secretariat, Consumers International, Food and Agriculture Organisation, Pesticide Action Network, and United Nations Development Programme, Environment Programme, and Institute for Training and ResearchFacilitated training for decision-makers in Africa, Asia and… Show more Undertakes research, develops educational materials and position papers; provides training to support international policy creation and implementation: Completed assignments for international organisations: the ASEAN Secretariat, Consumers International, Food and Agriculture Organisation, Pesticide Action Network, and United Nations Development Programme, Environment Programme, and Institute for Training and ResearchFacilitated training for decision-makers in Africa, Asia and Latin America Contributed to international chemicals policy development: the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants, the Rotterdam Convention on prior informed consent, the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety and the Codex Alimentarius CommissionConducted research and prepared reports on health co-benefits of climate action, sustainable consumption, pesticides, persistent organic pollutants, public participation, and environmental education Show less

Toronto, Ontario

Leads staff in research and policy development. Influences government policies related to the built environment and toxic substances: Conduct comprehensive evidence reviews on environmental determinants of healtho Health assessment of environmental noise in Torontoo Impacts of transportation on healtho Health benefits of green space in urban environmentso Healthy low-carbon dietsHeaded the development of a health impact assessment framework which adapted current… Show more Leads staff in research and policy development. Influences government policies related to the built environment and toxic substances: Conduct comprehensive evidence reviews on environmental determinants of healtho Health assessment of environmental noise in Torontoo Impacts of transportation on healtho Health benefits of green space in urban environmentso Healthy low-carbon dietsHeaded the development of a health impact assessment framework which adapted current international practice to the local situation. Involved stakeholders to guide the assessment of various proposals and influenced the selection of waste and wastewater management options.Facilitated a multi-stakeholder process that identified toxic use reduction as a complimentary strategy for controlling carcinogens. The review provided support for the development and subsequent adoption of the Ontario Toxics Use Reduction Act.Established a West Nile virus control programme based on integrated vector management that minimized the use of toxic pesticides; used as a model for other municipalities.Co-author of over 30 staff reports and 20 scientific background reports. Show less

Geneva, Switzerland

Contributed to and coordinated input into the evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, including the global monitoring plan and capacity building activities:Liaised with partners on the UNEP/WHO human milk survey of persistent organic pollutants and prepared information document for the meeting of the Conference of the Parties Provided support to regional and international meeting of experts

Penang, Malaysia

Provided expert advice and prepared position papers on environmental and health effects of pesticides, pesticide reduction policies, sustainable agriculture and food security: Increased the capacity of grassroots organizations through resource materials and training Documented impacts of pesticide use in various countries of the region

Penang, Malaysia

Promoted consumer protection and provided leadership on environmental issues including chemical and consumer product safety:Provided expert advice at meetings, including the UN Code of Ethics on the International Trade in Chemicals and the FAO/UNEP Joint Group of Experts on Prior Informed ConsentCoordinated an alert system on hazardous products and edited newsletter

Toronto, Ontario

Provided specialised information service on toxic chemicals. Supported development of environmental policies, regulations and standards. Supervised staff and managed projects of up to $250K.Established information centre and compiled scientific data for air and water standardsSpearheaded process that resulted in the Ministry's pollution prevention initiative

Master Of Science (Msc), Environment And Development Education, With Distinction

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), With Distinction

Masters, Library Science