Geoff Green

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Drawing from my experience as leader of the historic Canada C3 expedition – a 150-day, 25,000 km journey from coast to coast to coast in 2017 – I have a dynamic and timely new presentation that resonates powerfully with today’s Canadian landscape.  As our nation navigates complex geopolitical challenges and experiences a renewed sense of unity, this presentation offers audiences an inspiring Canadian perspective on resilience, collaboration, and visionary thinking.

In today’s climate of global uncertainty, Canadians are increasingly reflecting on our national identity and shared future. My firsthand experiences leading this monumental journey provide a timely framework for organizations seeking to:

• Foster unity and collaboration across diverse perspectives
• Develop resilient leadership approaches in challenging times
• Embrace innovative thinking and bold vision in the face of uncertainty
• Connect meaningfully with Canada’s past while charting a hopeful future with some nation-building ideas

This multimedia presentation weaves together stunning visual imagery and video with compelling, humourous stories, and profound insights gained from traversing Canada’s three coastlines. The talk explores interconnected themes that are particularly relevant to today’s Canadian context:

• Canada as a Water, Ocean, and Polar Nation

  • I highlight Canada’s unique identity as a nation with the world’s longest coastline, responsible for stewarding 20% of the planet’s freshwater resources. This perspective frames distinctive national responsibilities and opportunities on the global stage.

• Contemporary Canadian Challenges & Opportunities

  • Drawing from experiences along all three coasts, I address pressing issues facing Canada today:
    • Arctic Security & Sovereignty: Insights on protecting and responsibly developing our northern regions
    • Critical Infrastructure Development: Opportunities for sustainable coastal and northern development
    • Sustainable Blue Economy: Balancing economic growth with ocean conservation. The SBE represents Canada’s most sustainable growth sector.
    • Indigenous-Led Conservation: Powerful examples of Indigenous-led and co-led ocean conservation initiatives

• Core Canada C3 Expedition Themes

  1. Truth & Reconciliation: Authentic stories of connection and healing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, offering frameworks for meaningful reconciliation in organizations and communities.
  2. Environmental Stewardship: Scientific discoveries and environmental challenges witnessed firsthand along Canada’s vast coastlines, providing context for today’s climate conversations.
  3. Diversity as Strength: How the expedition brought together Canadians from all walks of life, creating a microcosm of Canadian diversity that overcame differences to achieve common goals.
  4. Youth Empowerment & Leadership: Inspiring examples of young Canadians encountered throughout the journey who are shaping our collective future.

Audience Takeaways

• A renewed sense of Canadian identity and purpose
• Practical insights for fostering unity across differences
• Inspiration for bold thinking and ambitious goal-setting
• A deepened understanding of Canada’s complex history and hopeful future
• Actionable approaches to leadership in uncertain times

The presentation can be tailored to various audiences including:

• Youth groups 
• Corporate leadership teams seeking to build resilient, unified organizations
• Public sector organizations navigating complex stakeholder relationships
• Educational institutions inspiring future leaders
• Community organizations building bridges across differences

In 1994 Geoff made his first expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. He was profoundly inspired by these cornerstones of our global ecosystem, and has since led more than 100 expeditions to both the Polar Regions, taking with him thousands of students, scientists, educators and leaders from around the world. Geoff’s presentation will take the audience on an amazing journey from Pole to Pole, sharing stories, insights and observations of what he likes to call the greatest classrooms on Earth. Together with his student alumni from over 40 countries, he has developed the concept of a 21st century “Generation G” embracing values that are Global, Generous, Grateful and Green to help guide the way we interact with Nature and each other.

What’s left in the world to discover?

Geoff Green explores the concept of “discovery and exploration in the 21st century.” Tomorrow’s “explorers” are those who help us better understand the Planet and find the ways that will allow us to live sustainably for generations to come. An unprecedented opportunity exists to engage the minds and imaginations of the next generation of young scientists and leaders, and to help people understand that we must find alternatives to our addiction to fossil fuels. Geoff addresses this risk our unbridled thirst for oil poses to our economy, climate and quality of life – and how to motivate and inspire people to action.

Geoff’s presentation will be a fascinating journey of stories and photos to the Polar Regions, the remote areas of the Earth that have profound significance for the Earth’s climate and ultimately environments, ecosystems and human society.