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Launched in 2020, the CDRI Fellowship Programme by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure supports cutting-edge research to strengthen global infrastructure resilience against climate and disaster risks.
The 2021–22 cohort featured 21 teams from nine countries, who completed impactful projects despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Their work tackled real-world challenges, ranging from landslide susceptibility mapping and AI-powered disaster communication to flood-resilient floating homes and climate-adaptive urban planning. Research spanned diverse regions including Mumbai, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Philippines, addressing hazards like floods, landslides, and earthquakes. Notable outcomes include the “InfraRivChange” web app for river migration monitoring and frameworks for risk-informed school assessments.
The programme fosters peer learning, capacity building, and scalable solutions, contributing to global policy and practice. This document showcases the cohort’s innovative, research-driven strategies for building sustainable, disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Key points
- CDRI Fellowship funds global research for disaster-resilient infrastructure solutions.
- 2021–22 cohort overcame COVID-19, advancing infrastructure resilience globally.
- Projects tackled floods, landslides, and earthquakes using innovative digital tools.
- Research covered Mumbai, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Philippines—urban and rural resilience.
- “InfraRivChange” app tracks river shifts, protecting critical bridge infrastructure.
- Developed tools for climate-adaptive planning and risk-informed school assessments.
