India’s involvement at the CoP29 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, in a number of side events

INN/New Delhi, @Infodeaofficial

India collaborated with various agencies to organize side events on several aspects of climate action during the CoP29 UN Climate Change Conference at Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11th-22nd November, 2024. India participated in these side events and shared experiences/initiatives to deal with the climate challenges. India effectively articulated and showcased its commitment to climate action and various initiatives being taken at the international as well as domestic level.

The important side events include the following:

Integrating Disaster Resilient Infrastructure into the Adaptation Strategies, 13.11.2024 (CDRI Pavilion)

Organizers: Govt. of India (MoEFCC) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

The session was designed as a panel discussion to explore key approaches, challenges, and opportunities for integrating disaster risk reduction (DRI) into national adaptation strategies, offering a pathway toward more resilient and sustainable development.

The panel deliberated on how countries can better assess infrastructure vulnerability in the face of changing climate risks, how DRI can be embedded into national adaptation strategies and long-term development goals, innovative financing mechanisms, collaboration among stakeholders to advance DRI.

It was highlighted with 88 per cent of all adaptation costs attributed to infrastructure, holistic and integrated approaches to resilient and climate-compatible infrastructure development will play an increasingly critical role in strengthening the global climate adaptation agenda. Investing in resilient infrastructure not only mitigates risks but also yields significant long-term benefits, including sustainable growth, environmental sustainability, and improved quality of life.

CDRI’s initiatives, such as the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS), the Global Infrastructure Resilience Initiative (GIRI), and targeted efforts for critical infrastructure resilience, are actively assisting countries with technical support, data, and tools for resilience building.