Coun. Mohini Singh is encouraging her colleagues to declare a climate crisis in Kelowna.

She made her comments after a staff report on the city害羞草研究所檚 climate resilient strategy.

害羞草研究所淭he environment has to be top of mind because it impacts each one of us on a daily basis,害羞草研究所� 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害羞草研究所檚 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 Kelowna Strategy.

害羞草研究所淚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,害羞草研究所� added Singh.

Coun. Gord Lovegrove supported Singh害羞草研究所檚 call.

害羞草研究所淚 would move that council declare a climate crisis and let害羞草研究所檚 just get it over with.害羞草研究所�

City Manager Doug Gilchrist said while a declaration is not necessarily needed, it is council害羞草研究所檚 prerogative.

害羞草研究所淭he good work is what害羞草研究所檚 going to make the difference, and the investments and choices that you decide to make while you害羞草研究所檙e at the council table.害羞草研究所�

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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