Through Executive Order No. 89 , the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (Interagency Council) was established, comprised of 16 state agencies, was established to develop short- and long-term action plans that will promote the long-term mitigation, adaptation, and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. In addition to these coordinated efforts, the Interagency Council will support the development and implementation of the Climate Change Resilience Strategy that will guide and inform State actions to address the impacts of climate change.

Interagency Council Members

Nick Angarone, PP/AICP- Vice Chair of the Interagency Council and Chief Resilience Officer

In his role of Chief Climate Resilience Officer, Nick works to coordinate statewide resilience policy, leads and directs the development of the Statewide Climate Change Resilience Strategy, and provides technical guidance and support to local governments in their efforts to plan for and address the current and anticipated impacts of climate change. Nick also administers New Jersey’s Coastal Management Program in cooperation with a network of programs across DEP, and represents the Commissioner on the State Planning Commission, ensuring that climate resilience, natural resource protection, and infrastructure capacity are incorporated into the planning process. Nick holds a Master of City & Regional Planning from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University and a B.S. in Environmental Planning & Design from Rutgers University.