Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

The India-led Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) will unveil its new study on building disaster resilient telecommunications infrastructure and a new set of funding recipients for small island countries (SIDs) at the UNFCCC CoP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI):

• The CDRI is an international coalition of countries, United Nations (UN) agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions, that aims to promote disaster-resilient infrastructure.
• Its objective is to promote research and knowledge sharing in the fields of infrastructure risk management, standards, financing, and recovery mechanisms.
• It was launched by Indian Prime Minister at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit in 2019.
• The CDRI has 46 members, including 39 countries, 6 multilateral organizations, and a private-sector association representing over 400 companies.
• Key initiatives include Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) and the Global Infrastructure Resilience Report.

Governance:

• India serves as the permanent co-chair of the CDRI Governing Council and Executive Committee.
• Its secretariat is Located in New Delhi.

CDRI’s strategic priorities include:

• Technical Support and Capacity-building: Providing assistance in disaster response and recovery, capacity-building, and establishing standards.
• Research and Knowledge Management: Collaborating on research, producing reports, and maintaining a global database.
• Advocacy and Partnerships: Engaging in global events, facilitating knowledge financing, and disseminating knowledge products.

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