Project Name: Strengthening the Capacity of Power Sector Practitioners in the Indo-Pacific Region: Technical Workshop under the Quad Infrastructure Coordination Group
The Quad Infrastructure Coordination Group (QICG) Technical Workshop, held in New Delhi in 2024, was organized by CDRI and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, to enhance power sector resilience against climate and disaster risks in the Indo-Pacific.
Global experts from NREL (USA), EPRI (USA), JICA (Japan), India’s Ministry of Power, and other international organizations participated.
Delegates visited India’s National Load Despatch Centre and the world’s longest 800 kV multi-terminal HVDC transmission project in North India for real-world examples.
experts convened
from the indo-pacific
and QUAD regions
Impact
1
Through dynamic sessions, site visits, and expert-led discussions, delegates examined best practices in risk assessment, resilience planning, financing mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks, fostering collaboration and innovation to strengthen the power sector’s ability to address disaster risks.
2
Key highlights included an in-depth presentation on the Global Infrastructure Risk Model and Resilience Index (GIRI), valuable insights from India’s power sector projects, and collaborative knowledge sharing on embedding resilience throughout the entire power infrastructure lifecycle.
3
The workshop strengthened regional collaboration, promoted resilience tools, and launched a Community of Practice for sustained engagement, advancing efforts toward robust, future-ready power systems across the Indo-Pacific. It marked a pivotal step in infrastructure resilience and innovation.