Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

Learn about the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a global initiative to promote resilient infrastructure for sustainable development.

Context: Recently, the 7th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held in Nice, France.

About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

Purpose: Aims to strengthen the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate change and disaster risks.
Launched in 2019 during the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.
Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
Partnership: Comprises 46 countries and 8 international partner organisations.
- Includes national governments, international agencies, and the private sector
Funding: Supported through voluntary contributions from member countries and organisations.
Major Donors: India (host country), USA, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the World Bank.

Key Focus Areas

Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Urban Resilience
Data and Early Warning Systems
Finance and Governance
Critical and Social Infrastructure
Mountain Ecosystems
Africa-Focused Projects
Resilience for Major Events
Research and Innovation
Capacity Building and Training

Governance Structure

Governing Council: Includes all members; meets once a year.
Executive Committee: Oversees programs and projects; meets twice a year.
Secretariat: Led by a Director General, manages day-to-day operations.