Ahead of the 8th BRICS Summit in India, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) has issued called for BRICS member states and other key players to invest in better infrastructure development to minimise damage to key infrastructure caused by natural disasters in their countries.
As South Africa continues to grapple with an alarming rise in severe weather conditions leading to catastrophic flash floods and other natural disasters, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) has issued a clarion call to BRICS member states and other key players.
The coalition's primary aim is to advocate for unison in the pursuit of sustainable infrastructure that can withstand the unpredictable forces of climate change, which have already claimed over 600 lives and inflicted billions in damages to the nation’s infrastructure.
CDRI, a pioneering global initiative established by India in 2019, is now at the forefront of promoting disaster-resilient infrastructure internationally. In a momentous discussion held prior to the 8th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the coalition engaged with journalists, showcasing the urgent need for a collective commitment to prevent the staggering losses associated with natural disasters.
