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Newsletter (September 2024)
Amit Prothi, Director General, CDRI
It is with great pleasure that CDRI launches our new newsletter. In the backdrop of increasing climate extremes and disasters, it is imperative that we collaborate, share, and catalyze action to support the most vulnerable. This newsletter will form part of our efforts to do that across our growing Coalition; now 40 countries and seven organizations.
Enjoy reading! We would love to hear your thoughts on how we tailor the second edition to your needs and interests.
Building the Coalition
Expansion of the Coalition
Cuba was welcomed as the 46th member of the Coalition in February 2024. Addressing ICDRI 2024, President H.E. Mr. Miguel Díaz-Canel underscored the importance of sharing best practices and bolstering national capacities to effectively respond to disasters.
France becomes CDRI’s new Co-chair
In April 2024, France assumed the role of Co-chair of the Coalition, taking over from the United States of America. Aurélien Lechevallier, Director General for Global Affairs and Cultural and Economic Diplomacy will represent France at CDRI’s Governing Council
Leading the global conversation on DRI
CDRI convenes largest global gathering on DRI
ICDRI 2024 brought together governments, financial institutions, media and the private sector to showcase solutions and drive collective action. CDRI’s Director General and Director of Advocacy and Communications outline the key takeaways.
Supporting a resilient future for Small Island Developing States
Coalition member Antigua and Barbuda hosted the fourth UN Conference on Small Island Developing States in May. CDRI was present to advocate for the role of DRI in enabling resilient prosperity and to launch a Call for Proposals under IRIS.
Promoting risk-informed policy and practice
Supporting the next generation of infrastructure professionals through IRAX
Virginia Tech University was awarded a $5 million grant from USAID to collaborate with Indian institutions of higher education to improve training, research, and collaborative innovation on DRI. Here Veena Reddy, Mission Director, USAID/India speaks on Infrastructure Resilience Academic eXchange.
Strengthening resilience of critical infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific
CDRI, in partnership with the Government of India delivered a workshop for 60 power sector experts from 18 Indo-Pacific countries in New Delhi and Agra. Building disaster preparedness for energy infrastructure is a target for the Indo-Pacific Quad.
Fellowship Project Showcase
Maintenance and erosion impact resilience of unpaved roads. This project in Brazil combines nature and research to seek resilient infrastructure solutions.
Enhancing capacities to impact DRI & post-disaster recovery
Strengthening resilience of power sector in coastal areas
A study by CDRI and the Government of Odisha on “Disaster Resilient Power Systems” provides replicable recommendations for strengthening power infrastructure in coastal regions. Read ‘Lessons from Odisha.’
CDRI wins prestigious UN Award
CDRI was honoured with the 2024 UN SIDS Partnership Award under the environmental category, which was presented at the ‘Global Multi-Stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue’ in New York.
CDRI to launch Mountain Resilience Programme
Limited access to services and infrastructure, coupled with unique geographical challenges, makes mountain ecosystems particularly fragile. Climate change increases the risks for mountain communities. CDRI’s Mountain Resilience Programme will safeguard lives, protect livelihoods, ensure economic stability and promote environmental sustainability in these unique areas.
Viewpoint
Staff Testimonial
Rana Divyank Chaudhary, who joined the Publications team in early 2024, shares his role and experience of working with CDRI.