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

She made her comments after a staff report on the city91裸聊视频檚 climate resilient strategy.

91裸聊视频淭he environment has to be top of mind because it impacts each one of us on a daily basis,91裸聊视频� 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 city91裸聊视频檚 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.

91裸聊视频淚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,91裸聊视频� added Singh.

Coun. Gord Lovegrove supported Singh91裸聊视频檚 call.

91裸聊视频淚 would move that council declare a climate crisis and let91裸聊视频檚 just get it over with.91裸聊视频�

City Manager Doug Gilchrist said while a declaration is not necessarily needed, it is council91裸聊视频檚 prerogative.

91裸聊视频淭he good work is what91裸聊视频檚 going to make the difference, and the investments and choices that you decide to make while you91裸聊视频檙e at the council table.91裸聊视频�

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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