Ming Zhang

Global Director for Urban, Resilience, and Land @WorldBank

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

Our @WorldBank team has released the Lebanon Interim Damage & Loss Assessment, supported by @GFDRR. The conflict has already left devastating impacts, displacing hundreds of thousands and hurting key sectors like housing & agriculture. Read more: https://t.co/1AdsVdNURC

[Anacláudia Rossbach @AnacludiaRossb1]

As co-hosts of yesterday's high-level roundtable, we heard from International Finance Institutions about the challenges they face regarding #housing and infrastructure finance.

Glad we aligned on unlocking financing for #localization to strengthen urban sector support.

[World Urban Forum @WUF_UNHabitat]

#WUF12 Live! We have captured some of the most significant statements on Dialogues, Roundtables and Special Sessions.
👇Swipe to get their insights

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

Join us next week at #WUF12 from Nov 4-8! We’re hosting events on urban jobs, climate finance, and resilient housing—exploring how local actions can unlock cities' full potential. See our full agenda and visit us at our Urban Expo booth! #ItAllStartsAtHome https://t.co/YH6v9GefzZ

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

Happy #WorldCitiesDay! 🌍 Cities are home to nearly 60% of us and drive 80% of global GDP, making them key to a livable planet. Let’s commit to sustainable urban growth that benefits both people and the environment. Read my latest #LivableCities blog ➡️ https://t.co/zSJ6IbNUMx

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

Urban heat waves, flooding, and biodiversity loss demand a rethink of how we build cities. Nature-based solutions are key. @GFDRR and @WBG_Cities are reimagining cities with green and blue infrastructure to enhance resilience and well-being #GreenCities #UrbanPlanning #Resilience

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

Honored to be at the Mayors Forum of the #UrbanNature Program in Cali, where cities are leading the way in integrating nature for biodiversity and resilience. Urban nature is essential for livable cities and a sustainable planet. #TheGPSC @TheGEF @UNEP @ICLEI @WBG_Cities

[GFDRR @GFDRR]

🌡️ Extreme urban heat is posing growing risks worldwide, but solutions are within reach.

Yesterday's Knowledge Café event on extreme heat at the #WBGMeetings highlighted potential solutions to this pressing challenge.

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

Celebrating 20 Years of the Tokyo Development Learning Center, the partnership between the @WBG_Cities and the Japanese Government to share knowledge on building livable cities.
https://t.co/oA8s97NFkj

[GFDRR @GFDRR]

📢 Today kicked off the regional two-day DRR Forum held by @WorldBank, @EU_Commission, @GFDRR, @UNICEF, and #CESDRR to discuss results of the EU-funded #SFRARR program and measures to enhance social protection in #CentralAsia in the context of #climatechange

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

Fully sharing the excitement from the @WBG_Cities. Looking forward to our close collaboration!

[Anacláudia Rossbach @AnacludiaRossb1]

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting @mgzhang from the @WorldBank & his team @UNHABITAT HQ in #Nairobi🇰🇪.
Our meeting also provided a valuable opportunity to discuss potential collaborations on knowledge products, data, & much more.
We are excited about our collaboration.

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

@Jifengbooks Can’t wait to go there! My favorite Chinese bookstore in Shanghai!

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

‘Of about $687 billion in annual damages that one influential study estimates will be caused in a 2030 world under 2.7 Celsius of warming, $426 billion will be incurred in developing countries.” https://t.co/qH4w4F2oHR

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

@ElonMuskAOC @mcuban 👎

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

It's so nice to have summer concerts at the Metro Stations! Will certainly make commuting a bit longer and much nicer! https://t.co/aj3W5JjyDM

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

OECD: There is a pressing need to significantly scale up efforts in two essential areas: adaptation finance and the mobilization of private finance. @OECDdev https://t.co/1x8jLbL6U3

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

So proud of you Izzy Zhang, UPenn Class of 2024! Congratulations!#Penngrad

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

Congratulations to Izzy Zhang, Class of 2024, UPenn. #PennGrad

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

@michaelxpettis @SCMPNews We know that local governments spend a lot on industrial and infrastructure investments with very low returns. If these expenditures can be diverted to social services resulting from hukou removal, the net impacts will be hugely positive.

[Ming Zhang @mgzhang]

@junrentschler Warm congratulations! Nice paper!