International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure – Current Updates (April, 2024)

The 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held in New Delhi. The CDRI was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 at the UN Climate Action Summit. It is a global partnership of national governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, private sector, and knowledge institutions that aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks.

CDRI’s Initiatives

• Funding projects across 13 Small Island Developing States
• Supporting resilient housing in Dominica
• Developing resilient transport networks in Papua New Guinea
• Enhancing early warning systems in the Dominican Republic and Fiji

Role of India’s G20 Presidency

During India’s G20 Presidency, a new Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group was formed, with financing at the heart of its discussions. This step is expected to contribute to the growth of CDRI and lead the world towards a more resilient future.

Significance

The ICDRI serves as a platform for global cooperation in building resilient infrastructure, which is critical for sustainable development and poverty reduction. By bringing together various stakeholders, the conference aims to promote knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the adoption of best practices in disaster-resilient infrastructure development.

About International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI)

• ICDRI was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 at the UN Climate Action Summit
• It is a global partnership of governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, private sector, and academia
• The conference focuses on sharing knowledge, best practices, and fostering collaboration to build resilient infrastructure
• ICDRI aims to contribute to sustainable development and poverty reduction globally

The conference, organized by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), aimed to strengthen the global discourse and decisions on building resilient infrastructure to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences