New Jersey’s ongoing push to confront the realities of climate change steps into sharper focus this month as Brookdale Community College prepares to welcome one of the state’s most influential voices in environmental planning. Nick Angarone, New Jersey’s Chief Resilience Officer and head of the DEP’s Office of Climate Resilience, will lead a wide-ranging public discussion on Monday, November 24, at 6:30 p.m. in Twin Lights I & II inside the Student Life Center at the Lincroft campus.
The appearance is part of Brookdale’s continuing effort to bring essential, forward-thinking programming to the region—an effort that aligns closely with the type of innovation highlighted across the state’s growing network of cutting-edge initiatives.
Angarone’s work places him at the front lines of New Jersey’s climate response, where he oversees statewide strategies designed to help communities withstand increasingly severe environmental stressors. His upcoming talk will explore the escalating challenges posed by a warming climate, from the rising tides that continuously reshape the state’s coastal communities to the inland counties now grappling with more frequent flooding, declining air quality, growing wildfire risk, biodiversity loss, and extreme urban heat.
For Monmouth County residents, the evening promises more than a high-level overview. Angarone will deliver a focused look at the region’s distinct environmental vulnerabilities, offering insight into how shoreline towns and inland neighborhoods alike can strengthen their infrastructure, update emergency planning, and prepare for shifting ecological conditions. His discussion will also spotlight the state’s long-term resilience projects, including mitigation and hazard prevention efforts and land acquisition programs such as Blue Acres, which continues to reshape community landscapes while reducing future risk.
Brookdale’s program will conclude with a public Q&A, giving residents, students, environmental advocates, and local officials a chance to engage directly with the state’s leading authority on climate resilience. The dialogue is expected to draw a broad audience as conversations about sustainability and preparedness take on new urgency in communities across New Jersey.
The event is free, open to all, and designed to spark meaningful engagement around one of the most important issues facing the state. Those interested in learning more about the series can visit Science Mondays through Brookdale Community College.
