Florida Climate Week 2025PROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FLORIDA CLIMATE WEEK
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Synthesis
Report (2023) listed a current temperature rise of 1.10C above pre -industrial levels, which has
contributed to an increase in extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disruption to ecosystems
and human livelihoods; and
WHEREAS, Florida — with over 825 miles of coastline and many areas just a few feet above sea level
— is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including sea—level rise, flooding, saltwater
intrusion, and stronger, more frequent storms; and
WHEREAS, climate—related changes such as ocean warming, acidification, and pollution pose severe
threats to Florida's coral reefs, marine biodiversity, and fisheries, which are vital to the state's
environmental health and economic prosperity; and
WHEREAS, VoLo Foundation, in partnership with local municipalities, nonprofit organizations,
elected officials, academic institutions, media, and community leaders, is committed to educating
Floridians about climate challenges and empowering them with data -driven solutions to take action for
a more resilient future; and
WHEREAS, Florida Climate 'Vt,-ck. held annually in October, offers a platform for communities
across the state to engage with climate science, policy, innovation, and resilience strategies through
accessible programming available at Florida Climate Week.org;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Deborah Searcy, Mayor of North Palm Beach, Florida, on behalf of the Village
of North Palm Beach Village Council, do hereby proclaim October 6-12,2025, as
FLORIDA CLIMATE WEEK
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of North
Palm Beach to be affixed this 25th day of September, 2025.
Deborah y, Mayor