"I still remember the pin drop silence and hearing the ice melting; millions of drops of the purest water on the planet going into the freshest body of water that exists."In this fourth episode of Greatest Classroom on Earth, host Geoff Green sits down with Abhay Singh Sachal, who took part in the 2016 Students On Ice Arctic expedition. Now a climate activist and co-founder of Break the Divide, Abhay speaks about his journey from a student in Surrey, BC, to an award-winning environmental leader who fosters international dialogue about climate change and mental health. He emphasizes the importance of connection, emotional resilience, and intergenerational cooperation in tackling climate challenges and building sustainable communities. The episode underscores the transformative impact of Students on Ice expeditions and the ongoing efforts of its alumni to promote climate justice and community building. Abhay Singh Sachal is the co-founder of Break the Divide (https://breakthedivide.net/), a nonprofit organization that bridges gaps between youth in different communities, particularly Indigenous and non-Indigenous. His work resides at the intersection of climate change, eco-anxiety, mental health, and spirituality. He has been recognized as one of the top 25 under 25 environmentalists in Canada. Abhay is also one of ten Youth Council Advisors at Environment and Climate Change Canada. He is completing a master's degree in Educational Psychology at the University of Regina.Music featured in this episode includes our opening theme, "Lancaster Sound" by Sarah Harmer, "Spirits" by Tim Harper, and "Breathe In" by Ian Tamblyn and Shawna Dicker. The last two songs were composed and recorded on the 2016 SOI Arctic expedition.00:00 Introduction 00:47 Meet Abhay Singh Sachel03:01 Abhay's Early Life and Influences06:19 Journey to the Arctic08:45 Experiences and Reflections in the Arctic15:55 Impact of the Expedition20:52 Abhay's Continued Advocacy21:37 The Birth of Break the Divide24:34 Expanding Connections Globally26:40 Academic Pursuits and Research28:31 Addressing Eco Anxiety31:26 Building Resilient Communities35:41 Reflections and Future Goals40:53 Final Thoughts