With reference to Global Resilience Index Initiative (GRII), consider the following statements: It is an open-source resource that can be used in aggregated risk management across sectors and geographies. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is a partner of the initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Global Resilience Index Initiative (GRII), consider the following statements:
1. It is an open-source resource that can be used in aggregated risk management across sectors and geographies.
2. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is a partner of the initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Both statements are correct.

A global coalition of 10 organizations launched the Global Resilience Index Initiative (GRII) November 9, 2021 to build a universal model for assessing resilience to climate risks. The curated, open-source resource can be used in aggregated risk management across sectors and geographies.
GRII partners and supporters are:

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment (CCRI)

Fathom
GEM Foundation
Insurance Development Forum (IDF)
Oasis Loss Modelling Framework
UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI)

United Nations office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
University of Oxford
Willis Towers Watson

Source: DTE