Declaration of Climate Emergency. (DCE). A DCE is a piece of legislation passed by a governing body, such as a city council. It puts the government on record in support of taking emergency action to reverse global warming. The resolution should include climate targets and goals. “Climate Emergency Declarations: How Cities Are Leading the Charge” www.islandinnovation.co 5/15/20. “How Cities Are Using the Climate Declaration to Make Big New Moves to Decarbonize Locally” www.carbonneutralcities.org Feb. ‘21. “Climate Emergency Declaration” www.climateemergencydeclaration.org . “As More Cities Declare Crises Around Climate and Affordability, Does Change Follow?” www.smartcitiesdive.com 6/7/22.