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Prime Minister of India addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025, held for the first time in Europe.
About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure: 
What It Is?
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.
Membership: 46 member countries and 8 partner organisations. Includes national governments, UN agencies, multilateral banks, and private sector entities.
Objective:
Mobilise investments to make infrastructure climate- and disaster-resilient by 2050.
Improve environmental quality, livelihoods, and resilience for over 3 billion people.
Funding:
Mainly voluntary contributions.
India is the primary funder, supported by USA, UK, France, Japan, Germany, Australia, Canada, and the World Bank.
No mandatory financial commitment exists for members.
Functions:
Facilitate global knowledge exchange, conduct research, promote capacity building, and aid in financing resilient infrastructure.
Implement 10 thematic initiatives, including those for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), urban resilience, Africa, and critical infrastructure.
Key Highlights of ICDRI 2025:
Theme of the Conference: “Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions”
India’s 5 Global Priorities at CDRI:
- Education & Skill Development: Integrate disaster resilience modules into higher education for a future-ready workforce.
- Global Digital Repository: Create a platform to share case studies, learnings, and rebuilding models post-disaster.
- Innovative Financing for Developing Nations: Ensure access to resilience funding, especially for vulnerable countries.
- Special Focus on SIDS: Recognise Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as Large Ocean Countries, and prioritise their unique climate challenges.
- Early Warning & Coordination Systems: Strengthen real-time alerts and last-mile communication to reduce disaster impacts.
