The 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) took place in New Delhi
6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI): The 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was recently convened in New Delhi, continuing the efforts initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 at the UN Climate Action Summit. The conference is part of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a global partnership comprising national governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and knowledge institutions. CDRI’s mission is to bolster the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks worldwide. Key initiatives under CDRI include funding projects across 13 Small Island Developing States, supporting resilient housing in Dominica, enhancing transport networks in Papua New Guinea, and fortifying early warning systems in the Dominican Republic and Fiji.
6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI)
International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI)
A.) ABOUT
The International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) is a significant event organized under the auspices of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). CDRI is a global coalition comprising countries, United Nations (UN) agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions. Its primary goal is to promote disaster-resilient infrastructure by fostering research, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in various aspects of infrastructure risk management, standards, financing, and recovery mechanisms.ICDRI serves as a platform for member nations and stakeholders to come together and exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices in building infrastructure that can withstand and recover from disasters effectively. It aims to drive substantial changes in policy frameworks and infrastructure investments among member countries while striving for a significant reduction in economic losses caused by disasters.
B.) HISTORY
The history of CDRI dates back to its proposal by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction. It was officially launched by PM Modi at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit. Since its inception, CDRI has steadily expanded its membership, with various countries joining the coalition to contribute to its mission. The CDRI corpus received financial backing, and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was tasked with establishing the interim secretariat.
What is the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?
CDRI is an international coalition comprising countries, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions, working together to promote disaster-resilient infrastructure.
When was CDRI launched, and by whom?
CDRI was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit.
What are the objectives of CDRI?
CDRI aims to promote research, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in infrastructure risk management, standards, financing, and recovery mechanisms to enhance the resilience of infrastructure systems to disasters.
How has the membership of CDRI evolved over time?
CDRI initially had 39 members, including 31 member states such as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Several other countries have been invited pending membership approval.
