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What are Geoff Green's reasons for including high school students in ‘Students on lce/ expedition? 

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'Students on Ice' is an award-winning programme offering unique learning expeditions in the Antarctic and the Arctic. Its mandate is to provide students from around the world with inspiring educational opportunities. It aims to do exactly this by taking high school students to the ends of the world and in doing so, help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It has been in operation for six years now, headed by a Canadian, Geoff Green, who initially took celebrities and the retired, rich, curiosity-seekers. He then felt that they could only 'give' back in a limited way. With 'Students on Ice', he is optimistic because the students are the future generation of policy-makers. Green's programme offers a life-changing experience at a young age which would help the students absorb, learn, and most importantly, act for the benefit of the planet.