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, […]
DRILexicon
The DRI Lexicon standardizes definitions for disaster resilient infrastructure, promoting a shared understanding among governments, academia, and practitioners. Developed through a collaborative process with global experts and available in nine languages, it covers 66 key terms, including “basic infrastructure,” “systemic risk,” and “resilience pathways,” contextualized for infrastructure resilience. The Lexicon aligns with international frameworks like […]
Adaptive Pathways for Resilient Infrastructure
In today’s rapidly evolving world, uncertainty is driven by climate change, disaster risks, shifting geopolitics, volatile markets, and changing societal behaviours. Building resilient infrastructure is vital for long-term sustainable development, but demands a shift toward dynamic, adaptive planning. Societies must embrace holistic, systemic, and interdisciplinary approaches to understand disaster causes and impacts, enabling robust decisions […]