International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI)2025

International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI)2025: Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed the ICDRI 2025, presenting a bold global vision to strengthen disaster preparedness and advance the development of resilient infrastructure worldwide.

• About ICDRI: Annual global conference of Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure(CDRI), organized in collaboration with member countries, organizations, and institutions.

o Aim: To strengthen international discourse and cooperation on disaster and climate-resilient infrastructure.

• Key Highlights: Theme: “Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions”, focusing on the vulnerability of coastal and island regions to disasters.

o Cited recent cyclones and hurricanes across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

o India’s Role: Built cyclone shelters post-1999; tsunami warning system benefits 29 countries.

o Recognized as Large Ocean Countries; CDRI working with 25 Small Island Developing States on resilient infrastructure.

• About CDRI: A global multi-stakeholder partnership comprising national governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions.

o Launched by the Prime Minister of India during the UN Climate Action Summit on 23rd September 2019.

o To promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems against climate and disaster risks, supporting sustainable development.

o Includes 30 countries and 8 international organizations.