Conference of the Parties – COP 30 

Partenaire de mise en œuvre : Build Change

Conference of the Parties – COP 30

At COP30, CDRI positioned resilient, inclusive, and future-ready infrastructure as a cornerstone of global climate action.

Through the DRI Pavilion, it demonstrated how disaster resilient solutions drive climate adaptation at national and subnational levels. Engaging stakeholders from 50 countries and 108 organizations, CDRI advanced dialogue on risk-informed planning and investment.

The message was clear: investing in resilient infrastructure is among the smartest, most transformative steps toward a safer, climate-secure future.

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Impact

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CDRI collaborated with 12 member countries and 60 partners through 38 DRI Pavilion sessions, Moana Pavilion engagement, and a UNFCCC side event, making 72 interventions to advance global disaster resilient infrastructure discussions at COP30.

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CDRI launched impactful initiatives, including the Global Infrastructure Resilience Report 2025, an Action Agenda for integrating DRI into adaptation strategies, a Data and Technology roadmap, UWIR training, and knowledge resources on mountains, GEDSI, and heat-resilient schools.

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CDRI emphasized resilient infrastructure’s seven-to-twelve-fold returns at COP30, contributed actionable inputs for the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap, and featured in two PAS initiatives under Axis IV, advancing global efforts to build climate-resilient cities, infrastructure, and water systems.

Ressources

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.