Prime Minister of India addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025:
Prime Minister of India addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025, held for the first time in Europe. CDRI is a global multilateral platform launched by India in 2019 to promote infrastructure resilience against climate and disaster risks. Headquarters: Located in New Delhi. It includes 46 member countries and 8 partner organizations. Includes national governments, UN agencies, multilateral banks, and private sector entities.
Key Highlights of ICDRI 2025:
- Theme of the Conference: “Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions”
- Integrate disaster resilience modules into higher education for a future-ready workforce.
- Create a platform to share case studies, learnings, and rebuilding models post-disaster.
- Ensure access to resilience funding, especially for vulnerable countries.
- Recognize Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as Large Ocean Countries, and prioritize their unique climate challenges.
- Strengthen real-time alerts and last-mile communication to reduce disaster impacts.
