A Compendium of Good Practices on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (DRI) 

This compendium, compiled by CDRI and G20 partners, showcases 52 global case studies on disaster resilient infrastructure. It spans sector-specific interventions, post-disaster reconstruction, financing mechanisms, nature-based solutions, risk assessments, and governance frameworks.   Highlights include India’s early warning systems, Nepal’s earthquake-resilient schools, Australia’s Betterment Fund, and Brazil’s water infrastructure projects. The document emphasizes inclusive, community-centered approaches, […]

Physical Climate Risk Assessment Playbook for the Financial Sector

The “Physical Climate Risk Assessment for the Financial Sector” playbook, developed by CDRI and supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, guides financial institutions (FIs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to assess and manage physical climate risks.   It outlines a structured approach—awareness, assessment, and action—emphasizing the hazard-exposure-vulnerability (HEV) framework and climate value-at-risk (VaR) modelling. The playbook […]

Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review

The Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review provides a structured, five-step approach to help countries assess and enhance the resilience of their infrastructure systems.   Developed by UNDRR and CDRI, it begins with mapping institutional governance and identifying key stakeholders across sectors. It then reviews existing policies and regulations to evaluate alignment with disaster risk reduction […]

Global Infrastructure Resilience: Capturing the Resilience Dividend

This report presents a compelling case for investing in resilient infrastructure. It introduces the Global Infrastructure Risk Model and Resilience Index (GIRI), the first global, probabilistic tool estimating financial risk across infrastructure sectors. The report highlights that 60% of the infrastructure needed by 2050 is yet to be built, and without resilience, $732 – $845 […]

Transport Infrastructure Reimagined: Forging Resilient Connections 

This report by BCG and CDRI outlines a comprehensive framework to embed climate and disaster resilience into South Asia’s transport infrastructure.   With over $575 billion in transport assets exposed to climate risks, the region faces mounting threats from floods, heatwaves, and other geo-climatic hazards. The report emphasizes a lifecycle approach, embedding resilience from planning to end-of-life, […]

CDRI Fellowship Programme Cohort 2022-23 

The CDRI Fellowship Programme 2022–23 supports innovative research to strengthen infrastructure resilience against climate and disaster risks. Building on its 2020 inception, the 12-month seed grant initiative offers financial support and capacity development to foster practical, scalable solutions.   The 2022–23 cohort featured 14 interdisciplinary teams from 11 countries, addressing diverse hazards under themes such as […]