The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (G20 DRRWG) emphasizes the need for disaster resilient and accessible infrastructure that can withstand multiple hazards such as flooding, cyclones and the growing risks associated with extreme heat. The risk to buildings, and specifically housing and social infrastructure, due to climate and geo hazards has been estimated to be up to USD431 billion. This underscores the importance of making all types of buildings, especially housing and social infrastructure such as schools and hospitals, disaster resilient.[1]

CDRI, in partnership with IORA secretariat, is hosting a series of interactive learning webinars to share knowledge, good practices, and foster peer-to-peer learning among IORA member states representatives.

The second webinar in the series ‘Building Infrastructure Resilience in IORA Member states’, titled ‘Resilient Housing’, is being organized in partnership with the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS). This webinar will explore methodological approaches to climate- and disaster-responsive design principles and compliance with existing disaster-resilient codes and standards, specifically for coastal regions.

The webinar will feature an overview of CDRI’s knowledge product — the Compendium of Case Studies on Disaster Resilient Housing and Facilities, prepared at the request of the G20 South Africa Presidency. Discussions will highlight the need for holistic development approaches that enhance resilience by integrating natural infrastructure, promoting nature-based solutions, and mainstreaming gender, disability, and social inclusion considerations. In addition, the webinar will delve into long-term resilience planning and governance, emphasizing the importance of making adequate provisions for repair and retrofit to reduce disruptions caused by increasingly frequent and intense climate-induced disasters in coastal regions

[1] Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and G20 Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (2025). A Compendium of Case Studies on Disaster Resilient Housing and Facilities. New Delhi