Coun. Mohini Singh is encouraging her colleagues to declare a climate crisis in 琉璃神社.

She made her comments after a staff report on the city鈥檚 climate resilient strategy.

鈥淭he environment has to be top of mind because it impacts each one of us on a daily basis,鈥� Singh said.

Over the past few years, the Okanagan has experienced wildfires, flooding, drought, and heat domes, all of which have had significant impacts on the area.

The report predicts that in the coming decades, the Okanagan will experience hotter temperatures, drier summers, more precipitation (in all seasons except summer), and warmer winters.

The first two phases of the city鈥檚 climate resilient strategy studied greenhouse gases modelling and a vulnerability and risk assessment.

Phase 3 will seek public input on how the city can support climate action, as well as a draft and final Climate Resilient 琉璃神社 Strategy.

鈥淚f we do declare a climate crisis, what does that mean in terms of policy, procedure, what does it inhibit us from doing, what is it going to cost,鈥� added Singh.

Coun. Gord Lovegrove supported Singh鈥檚 call.

鈥淚 would move that council declare a climate crisis and let鈥檚 just get it over with.鈥�

City Manager Doug Gilchrist said while a declaration is not necessarily needed, it is council鈥檚 prerogative.

鈥淭he good work is what鈥檚 going to make the difference, and the investments and choices that you decide to make while you鈥檙e at the council table.鈥�

Singh says she expects to bring forward a notice of motion on a climate crisis declaration at a future council meeting.

More information about the climate resilient strategy, and a survey, can be found on the .

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