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Biography

Geoff Green is one of North America’s most passionate and inspiring speakers on the topics of Education, Environment, the Polar Regions and Adventure

Geoff is the founder of the award-winning program “Students on Ice.” Since 1999, he has taken over 1,800 students, teachers, scientists and experts from fourty-eight to the polar regions. He is a passionate ambassador for the protection of the planet’s global ecosystem. He inspires and motivates groups around the world of all ages with tales of adventure, incredible visuals, and personal observations on topics such as leadership, vision, teamwork, climate change and the power of youth. A charismatic and entertaining speaker, Geoff's presentations are educational, inspirational, and unforgettable

Globe and Mail, in partnership with CTV and Cyberpresse named Geoff one of 25 Transformational Canadians in Oct, 2010.

In 2010, Geoff was selected as one of the Top 25 Transformational Canadians, a program sponsored by the Globe and Mail, CTV and Cyberpresse to celebrate Canadians who have sought to make a difference – not just by doing what they do, but through the demonstrable impact they've made on the world around them, whether in Canada or beyond.

Other Accomplishment include:

  • In 2007 Geoff was awarded the Citation of Merit for outstanding feats of exploration and service by the prestigious Explorers Club in New York City.
  • Geoff Green was voted one of “Canada’s Top 40 Leaders Under 40” in 2005.
  • Outpost Magazine called Geoff Green one of the Top six Canadian Explorers to follow in 2004.
  • In a March 20, 2004 Globe and Mail story, they called Geoff the man who has “revolutionized Polar and environmental education.”
  • In 2003, Geoff was awarded the prestigious Michael J. Smith Award for Science Promotion, an annual award presented by the Canadian Government for an outstanding contribution to the promotion of science, through activities encouraging popular interest in science or developing science abilities.

 

Geoff has led over 200 worldwide expeditions to some of the most remote corners of the globe, including over 100 expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic.

The Students on Ice Foundation (Canada) and The Polar Education Foundation (US501c3) which Geoff founded help to fund dozens of students from around the world to participate on the Arctic and Antarctic expeditions each year. All proceeds from Geoff’s speaking engagements go to these foundations for youth scholarships.

“Students on Ice creates an environment for students to learn and thrive. The program is a recipe for transformation: it combines exciting adventure, important cultural exposure, and personal development. Its educational philosophy encourages youth to act and think locally, but also to explore the world, to build international links, and to learn from one another.”

Justin Trudeau,
Education, Environment and Youth Advocate
President of The Arctic Circle Club

"The polar regions have risen to the top of environmental concerns. Endowed with unique and newly endangered life forms and subject to exceptionally rapid climate change, the Antarctic and Arctic regions have a great importance for the generations immediately ahead. I’m glad that Students on Ice is leading the kind of environmental education most needed.”

Dr. Edward O. Wilson,
Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

“Students on Ice is an outstanding educational program. Just one of their shipboard expeditions to the polar regions equals two or three academic courses in a traditional university setting. The Arctic and Antarctic are where major changes in our global environment are first being seen. I am proud and honoured to participate in this unique shipboard program.”

Captain Don Walsh ,
Honorary Life Member of the Explorers Club; NASA and former Environmental Advisor to the President of the United States of America