ICDRI 2026

Socio implementador: Build Change

Project name:La Conferencia internacional sobre infraestructura resiliente a los desastres

CDRI will host the 8th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) in New Delhi in April 2026.

As the world’s leading platform on resilient infrastructure, ICDRI convenes governments, multilateral banks, private sector, and global stakeholders to drive action, forge partnerships, and mobilize investments.

Sessions at ICDRI 2026 will map challenges, share best practices, and showcase solutions in policy, technology, and finance, strengthening global collaboration for sustainable, disaster resilient infrastructure.

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Impactos

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Convene global leaders, multilateral banks, private sector, and infrastructure stakeholders to drive actionable commitments, mobilize investments, and accelerate implementation of disaster-resilient infrastructure solutions for climate adaptation and sustainable development worldwide.

2

Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange by mapping challenges, showcasing best practices, and identifying innovative policies, technologies, and financing mechanisms that strengthen resilience and advance inclusive, future-ready infrastructure systems across diverse geographies.

3

Expand the Coalition’s reach by forging new partnerships, amplifying global discourse on resilient infrastructure, and creating pathways for integrated action that align national adaptation strategies with global climate goals and investment priorities.

Recursos

Aishwarya Pillai

Lead Specialist

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.