As Chief of Rural Development and Food Security (Agriculture) Thematic Group, Mr. Qingfeng Zhang is leading and overseeing ADB’s overall rural development, natural resources, food security, and agriculture operations by providing relevant and practical technical advice.
During his last 16 years with the Bank, Mr. Zhang processes and administers loan and technical assistance projects in green agricultural value chain, efficient use of natural resources (land, soil, water as well as agricultural wastes), climate resilient agriculture, rural renewable biomass energy, healthy agriculture-ecosystems, food safety, and internet plus agriculture. He published over dozens of knowledge products, Opeds and blogs on agriculture, natural resources and environment. Prior to joining ADB, he was a Director at the State Environmental Protection Administration in Beijing; a Senior Environment Specialist at the World Bank in Washington; and a Research Fellow at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Mr. Zhang is a Chinese national. He holds a doctoral degree in environmental engineering from the Tsinghua University; and a master’s degree in water resources management, and a bachelor’s degree in hydrology from the Sichuan University. He was also trained at the Harvard Business School through its Executive Development Program.
Displaying 1 - 10 of 11
Asia’s food and water systems face growing pressure from land degradation, trade disruptions, extreme weather, and severe ecological stress. Sustainable rice innovations and integrated river governance offer practical pathways to resilience and food security.
By modernizing infrastructure, empowering smallholders, and reimagining value chains, the region can achieve sustainable food security and equitable growth.
Asia faces unprecedented food security challenges due to soaring rice prices, climate-induced disasters, and ecosystem degradation. Strategic action is needed to transform food systems for greater resilience and sustainability.
由于大米价格飞涨、气候导致的灾害频发和生态系统退化,亚洲的粮食安全面临前所未有的挑战。因此,必须采取战略行动,推动粮食系统转型,提升粮食系统的韧性和可持续性。
Without progress on climate and biodiversity, there will be no progress on food security. To address these interlinked challenges, we need an unprecedented level of multilateral, private, and public sector cooperation.
若气候调节和生物多样性保护工作进展缓慢,粮食安全工作也会举步维艰。要应对紧密交织的这三重挑战,多边机构、私营部门和公共部门需以前所未有的力度加强合作。
Countries in Asia and the Pacific region depend on natural resources for jobs, livelihood, health and well-being. We need to protect these valuable resources as we emerge from the pandemic.
在亚太地区,各国居民的就业、生计、健康和福祉依赖于自然资源。在摆脱疫情影响之际,我们需要保护好这些珍贵的资源。
Digital technology is taking a growing role in the world’s food supply, from farm to fork. The right policies would ensure that the benefits are shared.
Never miss a blog post. Get updates on development in Asia and the Pacific into your mailbox.
The Asian Development Blog is a forum for high-quality commentary and insights from ADB staff and other development experts about issues and challenges facing Asia and the Pacific.
The views expressed in these blogs are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Asian Development Bank, its management, its Board of Directors, or its members.
ADB encourages websites and blogs to link to its web pages.