Events

CDRI is dedicated to fostering a global movement for climate and disaster resilient infrastructure by uniting and convening governments, institutions, organizations, media, and key stakeholders.

Through its flagship event ICDRI, high-level dialogues, and global engagements, such as UN climate conferences, CDRI facilitates knowledge sharing, advocacy, and collaboration.

By serving as a hub for technical expertise and policy insights, CDRI strengthens partnerships, drives innovation, and establishes itself as a thought leader in sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

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*since 2021

Impact

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Since 2021, CDRI has launched key initiatives on global platforms, including IRIS, IRAX, Urban and Mountain Resilience Programmes, GIRI, and the Global Study on Airport Resilience, advancing disaster resilient infrastructure through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.

2

Since 2021, CDRI has curated over 170 sessions, fostering risk-informed decision-making, innovation, networking, and collaboration. These engagements strengthen partnerships, enhance knowledge exchange, and drive resilience building efforts within the Coalition and across the global infrastructure community.

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As a centre of excellence for technical expertise and policy insights, CDRI strengthens partnerships, drives innovation, and establishes itself as a thought leader in sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

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Resources

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.