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Resilient Cities
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name:Resilient Cities
Urban areas are rapidly expanding, with nearly 70% of people expected to live in cities by 2050. As cities drive the global economy, they also face increasing risks such as heatwaves, floods, and resource strain.
CDRI’s work for urban resilience is enhancing urban safety and sustainability by equipping cities with risk assessment tools, disaster preparedness, access to funding, and resilient infrastructure.
With over 100 proposals received in response to the Call for Proposals, 16 cities across five countries will soon benefit from impactful, scalable solutions for safer urban futures.
Projects:
- Bhutan (Thimphu, Phuntsholing, Samtse)
- Brazil (Porto Alegra)
- Honduras (Potrerillos, Pimienta, Villanueva)
- India (Chikkaballapur)
- Sri Lanka (Colombo, Kotte, Kelaniya)
Donor:
- Government of India
by 2050
floods and droughts
Impact
1
CDRI equips cities with risk assessment tools and disaster preparedness strategies, enabling them to anticipate challenges. By fostering smart decision-making, they help urban areas build resilient infrastructure that can withstand climate threats and future uncertainties.
2
Through innovative projects, cities will redesign streets to combat heat and floods, improving water systems for millions, and ensuring hospitals remain operational during disasters. These practical solutions enhance urban sustainability and protect vulnerable communities.
3
With global collaboration, CDRI is turning ideas into action, supporting 16 cities across five countries. By facilitating funding access and improving planning standards, the projects will create adaptable frameworks that can serve as blueprints for resilient cities worldwide.
