Natalie Anne Kyriacou

Natalie Anne Kyriacou
OAM
Natalie Anne Kyriacou delivering speech
Born1988 (age 37–38)
Melbourne, Australia
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
OccupationsEnvironmentalist, Social Justice Advocate, Author
Years active2013−present
Known forMy Green World

Natalie Anne Kyriacou OAM (born 1988) is an Australian environmentalist, social justice advocate and author.[1][2][3] She was appointed the Medal of the Order of Australia for her ‘services to wildlife and environmental conservation and education’ in 2018.[4][5][6] She is a board director at the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, as well as CARE Australia.[7][8] In 2023, she joined the UNESCO Green Citizens initiative as a Pathfinder.[9] She is also known as the founder and current CEO of My Green World, which she founded in 2012 to promote wildlife and environmental conservation issues.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

Biography

Kyriacou was born in Melbourne, Australia.[16][17][18] She holds a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master of International Relations from the University of Melbourne.[19][20] She is the former Australian Director of veterinary aid charity Dogstar Foundation.[21][22] In 2012, she founded My Green World.[23] In 2016, Kyriacou developed the wildlife and environmental education and conservation app, World of the Wild, as the part of her wildlife and environmental conservation advocacy, which drew considerable media attention.[24][25][26][27][23] In 2018, she was appointed the Medal of the Order of Australia for her "services to wildlife and environmental conservation and education".[28][29][30] In the same year, she was the finalist for Young Champion of the Earth, organised by the United Nations Environment Programme and was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30.[12][31][32][21][33][34][35][36] She also received 2020 Young Achiever Award for the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[37][38] In 2022, she was named as one of Australia's Top Innovators by The Australian.[39] In August 2025, Kyriacou published Nature’s Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction with Affirm Press.[40][41]

Further reading

  • "The Haileyburian - Winter 2019". Issuu. 5 June 2019. p. 19. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  • Nuwer, Rachel (25 September 2018). Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking. Hachette Books. ISBN 978-0-306-82551-4.
  • Hall, Gillette H.; Patrinos, Harry Anthony (30 April 2012). Indigenous Peoples, Poverty, and Development. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-107-02057-3.
  • Robinson, Lori (12 February 2016). Saving Wild: Inspiration From 50 Leading Conservationists. Laurie Robinson. ISBN 978-0-9965486-4-9.

References

  1. ↑ Koehn, Emma (5 April 2018). "Work hard & have diverse friendships: How Forbes 30 Under 30 member Natalie Kyriacou launched My Green World". Women's Agenda. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "New footage shows baby elephants getting their 'spirits broken' to work in Thai tourism trade". www.abc.net.au. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "The voice of postcode 3000 - Enhancing Links with Asia" (PDF). CBD News. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following appointments and awards" (PDF). 4 February 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 February 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  5. ↑ "Architecture leaders recognized in 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours list". ArchitectureAU.
  6. ↑ "Women On Boards - Order of Australia". Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  7. ↑ "Our Dedicated Staff & Board | Donate Now". CARE Australia. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  8. ↑ Gonzalez, Malinali (27 June 2023). "FNPW appoints new Chair and three new Directors". FNPW. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  9. ↑ "Natalie Kyriacou OAM: The social entrepreneur putting accessible nature education first". UNESCO. 13 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Natalie Kyriacou - founding director of MyGreenWorld". 28 June 2016. Archived from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  11. ↑ Vujasinovic, Vuki. "This Innovative Charity Crowdfunding Event Turns Your Donations Into 'Dragon's Den'". Forbes. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  12. 1 2 "30 Under 30 Asia 2018: Social Entrepreneurs". Forbes. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  13. ↑ Roberts, Jessica (9 November 2020). "Future Anything Fast Five with Natalie Kyriacou". Future Anything. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  14. ↑ "Lonely at the Top: Meddling in Ecosystems – Australian Wildlife Protection Council". Archived from the original on 29 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  15. ↑ Speers, Lianna (12 July 2016). "6 Environmentally Friendly Startups". Ideas Hoist. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  16. ↑ "I had to deal with people who did not take me seriously because I am a woman – Natalie Kyriacou". Real Life Heroes - by Manvi. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  17. ↑ "'Insta-official': The Project's Tommy Little debuts new girlfriend Natalie Kyriacou". nz.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  18. ↑ "Forbes Praises Pioneering Greek-Australian Conservationist". GreekReporter.com. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  19. ↑ "Natalie Kyriacou, My Green World". Women to Watch Media® with Sue Rocco. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  20. ↑ "About 1". My Green World. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  21. 1 2 "Natalie Kyriacou". Young Champions of the Earth - UN Environment Program. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  22. ↑ "People Doing Good For Wildlife – Meet Natalie Kyriacou". Nikela Org. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  23. 1 2 Beattie, Andrea (28 March 2016). "How A Pair Of Stolen Undies Led To The Development Of A Game Changing Wildlife Conservation App". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
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  26. ↑ "Talent uses solar energy for sugercane crushing, another is featured in UNEP and other updates". UNLEASH. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  27. ↑ "Blazing a trail in environmental education for the young". UNEP. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  28. ↑ Gill, Raymond (13 June 2018). "Natalie Kyriacou awarded Medal of the Order of Australia, and she's only 30". Neos Kosmos. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  29. ↑ "Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours: The full list". The Sydney Morning Herald. 10 June 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  30. ↑ "Her Green World | PBA". Pro Bono Australia. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  31. ↑ Tsirtsakis, Anastasia (22 June 2018). "Natalie Kyriacou OAM named finalist in UN Environment program". Neos Kosmos. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  32. ↑ "2019 Young Women to Watch in International Affairs". youngausint. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  33. ↑ "Could the 2019 Young Champion of the Earth be from Australia? | News | Covestro Australia". www.covestro.com.au. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  34. ↑ "Gaming for the planet: how green tech can help us care". Young Champions of the Earth - UN Environment Program. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  35. ↑ "Gaming For The Planet: How Green Tech Can Help Us Care". Africa Sustainability Matters. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  36. ↑ Brennan, Bella (24 June 2020). "The Project's Tommy Little goes public with his stunning new girlfriend". Now To Love. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  37. ↑ "HACCI Awards 2020 Recognize Australia's Best and Brightest Greeks". GreekReporter.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  38. ↑ "2020 HACCI Awards". HACCI. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  39. ↑ Spyrou, Chris (15 July 2022). "Natalie Kyriacou named in top 100 Australian innovators list". The Greek Herald. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  40. ↑ Simon & Schuster listing
  41. ↑ UNESCO article
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