Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between the Government of India (Gol) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
| CRDI | |
| About | CDRI is a global partnership of National Governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions. |
| Objective | It aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks, thereby ensuring sustainable development. |
| Launched by | It was launched by the PM of India during the UN Climate Action Summit (New York) in 2019. It is seen as India’s attempt to obtain a global leadership role in climate change and disaster resilience matters |
| Secretariat | New Delhi |
| Members | Since its launch, 31 Countries, 6 International Organisations and 2 private sector organisations have become members of CDRI |
| Upgradation | In 2022, the Cabinet approved the recognition of CDRI as an International Organisation and for the signing of HQA for granting CDRI exemptions, immunities and privileges as contemplated under the UN (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947 |
| Significance of HQA agreement | Ratification will provide CDRI an independent and international legal persona so that it can carry out its functions internationally, more efficiently. |
