Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

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PCRIC Speaks at CDRI COP 29 Side Event PCRIC CEO, Mr. Aholotu Palu, participated as a panellist at the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) side event during COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. With the theme, ‘Public Finance at the Forefront: Integrating Disaster Risk into Development & Financial Planning’, Mr. Palu emphasised the critical importance of embedding #disaster #risk #finance into the #Public #Financial #Management (PFM) framework from the planning stages. He highlighted that this integration should cascade down to the budgeting process, enabling more effective allocation of scarce resources and enhancing decision-making. Possessing an extensive background in PFM, Mr. Palu’s contributions, alongside those of his fellow panellists, fuelled a dynamic and insightful dialogue that significantly enriched CDRI’s study on Fiscal Risk Assessments (FRA) at both sub-national and national levels, reinforcing the importance of #strategic #fiscal #planning in #disaster #resilience.

🌍 Climate Mobility Talks at COP29: Featuring Amit Prothi, Director General at the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure As part of our Climate Mobility Talks series at #COP29, we had the opportunity to speak with Amit Prothi following his participation in an engaging bilateral session with the Climate Mobility and Rising Nations Youth Delegates in the Climate Mobility Pavilion. Amit highlighted the critical links between climate mobility and settlements, emphasizing the need for resilient infrastructure to safeguard communities and support adaptation efforts. #ClimateMobility | #ClimateMobilityTalks | #COP29

At #IGFUAE, during the session on “Transitions for Net Zero”, global leaders explored the necessary steps to achieve a sustainable future, covering energy, mobility, and infrastructure transitions. The session delved into key strategies that will shape the future of sustainable development. With insights from Fazil Abdul Rahiman, Hammad Rahman, and Amit Prothi, this session explored how the world can pivot to a low-carbon future, focusing on the role of energy transition, infrastructure resilience, and mobility transformations. #JoinTheConversation: https://lnkd.in/ggFDsmMy   #JoinTheConversation #IGFUAE #LimitlessHorizon #NetZero #Energy

As extreme weather events expose the energy, water, and transport infrastructure sectors to climate and disaster risks, it becomes critical to examine the available tools and regulatory frameworks to enhance #resilience. At the UNDRR ARISE panel discussion 'Resilient Infrastructure: from tools to regulatory change', DG Amit Prothi highlighted: ✅ CDRI's #GIRI model allowing risk-informed planning and investments in countries worldwide ✅ Initiatives to enhance #resilience of transport infrastructure ✅ CDRI's growing presence and global partnerships, providing technical assistance across 23 countries Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, through its programmes, initiatives and global studies, highlights #resilient tools, good practices and collaboration enhancing climate and disaster #resilientinfrastructure.

🌏 #WorldSustainableTransportDay 🚂 #resilience of transport sector becomes critical as it connects populations with job opportunities, education and healthcare. 🌡️ As extreme heat conditions impact transport infrastructure and public health, at #COP29, CDRI's Community of Practice of global experts on extreme heat resilience in public transport systems launched new 'Guidelines for Extreme Heat Management in Public Transport Systems'. 🛣️ CDRI and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) jointly launched a report on 'Transport Infrastructure Reimagined: Forging Resilient Connections' - a framework to unlock #resiliencedividend for South Asia’s transport #infrastructure, with lessons applicable across all sectors globally. 🤝 Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, through its programmes, initiatives and global studies, supports sustainable transport systems for a #resilient future. #ResilientInfrastructureResilientWorld

Late post: The CDRI pavilion was an exciting space at this year's COP in Baku. It was a hub of activity, with several engaging sessions that featured high-level speakers whose presence added significant weight to the discussions on disaster-resilient infrastructure. I had the privilege of moderating a few panel discussions on behalf of CDRI. It was a vibrant experience with many valuable learning and networking opportunities that enriched our collective understanding of DRI and the role of various stakeholders. CDRI also made several high-profile announcements and launches at COP, each significantly contributing to our collective efforts towards infrastructure resilience. These include US$ 8 million worth of projects to support SIDS under CDRI's IRIS programme, Guidelines for Extreme Heat Management in Public Transport Systems; a CDRI-BCG Report on "Transport Infrastructure Reimagined: Forging Resilient Connections – An Integrated Framework to Unlocking Resilience Dividends for South Asia"; A Playbook on Physical Climate Risk Assessment for the Financial Sector and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). #resilientinfrastructureresilientworld

With the dust settling down on this year's "finance COP", the need to mobilize investments for infrastructure resilience as part of the overall climate adaptation is now more urgent than ever, particularly for the private sector to advance Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (DRI). I am deeply grateful to my panellists Jo da Silva DBE Arup Rowan Douglas CBE Howden Roger Cruz FAST-Infra Label Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB) and moderator Ramraj Narasimhan on the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure led session "Mobilizing Private Sector Investment for Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies" for emphasizing this critical perspective! The insights have been invaluable, and I hope it helps shape the upcoming global narrative on climate financing for infrastructure resilience. Looking forward to continued collaboration for a deeper impact through multi-stakeholder collaboration, particularly in the EMDEs.

📢 Calling all innovators and researchers! The CDRI Fellowship Programme offers a unique opportunity to tackle disaster and climate resilience challenges head-on by funding innovative solutions for infrastructure. With a grant of US$ 15,000 and the potential for additional funding of US$ 5,000, this program supports impactful ideas aimed at building resilient infrastructure systems in a world facing increasing climate uncertainties. 💡 Key Themes for Proposals: 🌱Wildfires: Strengthening infrastructure resilience in fire-prone regions. 🌱Coastal Resilience: Protecting communities from rising sea levels and extreme weather. 🌱Extreme Heat: Innovating solutions for heat-resistant infrastructure. 🌱Other Themes: Proposals focusing on any disaster resilience-related infrastructure challenge. Read more about the fellowship and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dU-fpuUR Deadline: 30th November 2024 #ClimateResilience #DisasterResilience #Fellowships #SustainableDevelopment Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

CDRI at #COP29 - #ResilientInfrastructureResilientWorld 🌏 We hosted the first DRI Pavilion, with more than 30 sessions dedicated to enhancing and promoting #resilientinfrastructure, giving a platform to CDRI members and attracting participation of global experts. We were pleased to announce: ➡️ A New Mountain Resilience Programme, supporting infrastructure #resilience in mountains through advocacy, capacity building, research and technical assistance.    ➡️ US$ 8 million of funding for 12 projects across 18 Small Island Developing States, under the IRIS programme. ➡️ US$ 2.5 million for cities under the Urban Call for Proposals. ➡️ A report, 'Transport Infrastructure Reimagined: Forging Resilient Connections' - a framework to unlock #resiliencedividend for South Asia’s transport #infrastructure, with lessons applicable across all sectors globally, jointly developed with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). ➡️ 'Guidelines for Extreme Heat Management in Public Transport Systems' - developed from CDRI's Community of Practice of global experts, focused on extreme heat resilience in public transport systems. ➡️ A Playbook on ‘Physical Climate Risk Assessment for the Financial Sector', supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, with inputs from Dalberg, helping financial institutions assess and manage risks. 🤝 Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure thanks its partners and member countries for their collaboration, and supports the ambition to have a more sustainable, #resilient future. ✅ DG Amit Prothi advocated for DRI directly to UN Climate Change Parties and highlighted that "Investing in climate & #DRI produces a resilience dividend that includes avoided asset loss, reduced service disruption, increased quality and reliability of public services & increased economic growth." ✅ The DG shared insights at panel discussions including Financial Times 'Transforming real estate and advancing sustainability in the built environment' and Climate Action's Sustainable Innovation Forum, emphasizing on the need for climate and disaster #resilientinfrastructure. We are already planning for #COP30 to be hosted by the Coalition member Brazil. See you there! #resilientinfrastructureresilientworld