The Coalition for Disaster Prevention Structure is led by India and co-chaired by the UK.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday welcomed his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for his brilliant performance in the global fight against climate change, and said that issues with the UK and India’s shared vision for a sustainable future are “on the agenda” Will be between. Friend ”during his New Delhi visit next month.
Addressing the Virtual International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) inaugurated by Mr. Modi, Mr. Johnson thanked the Indian Prime Minister for hosting it.
He praised Prime Minister Modi’s “superb leadership” in areas such as renewable energy in the global fight against climate change and welcomed the coalition’s “Outstanding Initiative” for Disaster Prevention Infrastructure (CDRI) led by India and the UK’s Co-chaired.
Mr. Johnson said the goal of such an alliance is to learn more from each other and especially to support risks from the dramatic effects of climate change, such as small island nations.
“We have a shared vision for a sustainable future for our nations and the global community and I am very keen to discuss this and many other issues with Prime Minister Modi on my upcoming visit to India,” he said. Road in London.
Mr Johnson is scheduled to visit India in late April.
“I commended my friend Prime Minister Modi for his commitment to this excellent initiative, the alliance for disaster prevention infrastructure. The UK is proud to be its co-chairman and I am delighted that since its launch, the alliance has made such a grand start with 28 countries and organizations that it is now signed up, ”he said.
He highlighted how Britain began its journey 10 years ago to make its infrastructure more disaster-resilient and is investing £ 5.2 billion in flood rescue and “a wealth of expertise to share” is.
“If our fight with COVID-19 has taught us anything in the last one year, it is that we should be prepared for whatever challenges may come next.
“And, as the world’s climate changes, we must not only do everything in power to strive for Global Net Zero, an ambitious 2030 emission reduction target, but we must adapt to its harmful effects and disasters. Will have to create greater resilience – our roads “our bridges, power poles, our schools and hospitals – all the infrastructure, which we rely on, keeps our economies and our communities safe.” They should be prepared, ”Mr. Johnson said.
“As we look forward to COP26 in Glasgow this November, we are working hard to help countries adapt to the effects of climate change. Let us take action now so that as we build better from the epidemic, we are making all our communities stronger and more resilient, so we work for cleaner and greener, ”he said after the United Nations Climate Conference UK Is being held by year.
India and the UK are co-chairs of CDRI and are currently working together to build a new multi-country facility to support small island developing states in building climate and disaster prevention infrastructure.
“In our quest for resilience, we are all in the same boat. The epidemic has reminded us that no one is safe until everyone is safe,” Mr. Modi said in his inauguration speech.
The virtual program hosted by India from Wednesday to Friday, in partnership with stakeholders from partner countries and organizations, promotes the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems against climate and disaster risks in support of sustainable development.
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