"Long live Students on Ice!"- His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco In this episode, host and Students on Ice expedition leader Geoff Green sits down with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco — polar explorer, Olympian, and one of the world’s most dedicated champions for the environment.  His Serene Highness shares his incredible journeys to both the North and South Poles, making him the first and only Head of State to stand at both ends of the Earth. These experiences deepened his lifelong commitment to protecting our planet’s most fragile ecosystems and inspired the creation of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.  Together, Geoff and His Serene Highness Prince Albert reflect on two decades of partnership between the Prince's Foundation and Students on Ice, as well as; the story behind His Serene Highness Prince Albert’s Arctic and Antarctic expeditions — and how seeing climate change firsthand transformed his worldview.  How his great-great-grandfather Prince Albert I inspired his passion for science and exploration. The founding vision of the Prince Albert II Foundation and its focus on polar regions, the Mediterranean, and global sustainability.  Why connecting youth with nature through education and experience is vital for the planet’s future.  Insights on the Blue Economy, ocean conservation, and the power of private sector collaboration.  Reflections on the late Jane Goodall’s legacy, hope for the next generation, and the belief that one person truly can make a difference.