Natalie Anne Kyriacou Explained

Natalie Anne Kyriacou
Birth Place:Melbourne, Australia
Alma Mater:University of Melbourne
Known For:My Green World
Occupation:Environmentalist, Social Justice Advocate, Social Entrepreneur,
Years Active:2013−present

Natalie Anne Kyriacou OAM (born 1988 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian environmentalist, social justice advocate and social entrepreneur.[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 serves on the board of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife and is a Board Committee member at CARE Australia.[7] [8] In 2023, she joined the UNESCO Green Citizens initiative as a Pathfinder.[9] She has served on the board of University of Melbourne’s Animal Ethics Committee and is presently a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. She is serving on the advisory board of the Women Leaders Institute.[10] [11] [12] [13] 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.[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

Biography

Kyriacou was born in Melbourne, Australia.[20] [21] [22] She holds a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master of International Relations from the University of Melbourne.[23] [24] She is the former Australian Director of veterinary aid charity, Dogstar Foundation.[25] [26] In 2012 she founded My Green World.[27] 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.[28] [29] [30] [31] In 2018, she was appointed the Medal of the Order of Australia for her ‘services to wildlife and environmental conservation and education’.[32] [33] [34] In the same year, she has been the finalist of Young Champion of the Earth, organized by United Nations Environment Programme and was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30.[35] [36] [25] [37] [38] [39] [40] She also received 2020 Young Achiever Award for the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[41] [42] In 2022, she was named as one of Australia's Top Innovators by The Australian.[43]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Koehn. Emma. 2018-04-05. Work hard & have diverse friendships: How Forbes 30 Under 30 member Natalie Kyriacou launched My Green World. 2021-04-29. Women's Agenda. en-AU.
  2. Web site: 2020-06-24. New footage shows baby elephants getting their 'spirits broken' to work in Thai tourism trade. 2021-04-29. www.abc.net.au. en-AU.
  3. The voice of postcode 3000 - Enhancing Links with Asia. CBD News.
  4. Web site: 2018-02-04. The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following appointments and awards. live. 2021-04-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20180204124059/http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/ad/ad2018/nls09_32z/1_%20%20Gazette%20-%20Order%20of%20Australia.pdf. 2018-02-04.
  5. Web site: Architecture leaders recognized in 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours list. ArchitectureAU.
  6. Web site: Women On Boards - Order of Australia.
  7. Web site: Our Dedicated Staff & Board Donate Now . 2024-06-04 . CARE Australia . en-AU.
  8. Web site: Gonzalez . Malinali . 2023-06-27 . FNPW appoints new Chair and three new Directors . 2024-06-04 . FNPW . en-AU.
  9. Web site: 13 September 2023 . Natalie Kyriacou OAM: The social entrepreneur putting accessible nature education first . UNESCO.
  10. Web site: Natalie Kyriacou Bio. 2021-04-29. generalassemb.ly.
  11. Web site: Natalie Kyriacou. 2021-04-29. F6S. en.
  12. Web site: 2015-06-07. Entrepreneur brings animal welfare and conservation to the world (Includes interview). 2021-04-29. www.digitaljournal.com.
  13. Web site: Advisory Board. 2021-04-29. WomenLeaderInstitute. en.
  14. Web site: Natalie Kyriacou - founding director of MyGreenWorld. June 28, 2016.
  15. Web site: Vujasinovic. Vuki. This Innovative Charity Crowdfunding Event Turns Your Donations Into 'Dragon's Den'. 2021-04-29. Forbes. en.
  16. Web site: 30 Under 30 Asia 2018: Social Entrepreneurs. 2021-04-29. Forbes. en.
  17. Web site: Roberts. Jessica. 2020-11-09. Future Anything Fast Five with Natalie Kyriacou. 2021-04-29. Future Anything. en-AU.
  18. Web site: Lonely at the Top: Meddling in Ecosystems – Australian Wildlife Protection Council. 2021-04-29. en-US.
  19. Web site: Speers. Lianna. 2016-07-12. 6 Environmentally Friendly Startups. 2021-05-02. Ideas Hoist. en-US.
  20. Web site: 2018-06-18. I had to deal with people who did not take me seriously because I am a woman – Natalie Kyriacou. 2021-04-29. Real Life Heroes - by Manvi. en.
  21. Web site: 'Insta-official': The Project's Tommy Little debuts new girlfriend Natalie Kyriacou. 2021-04-29. nz.news.yahoo.com. en-NZ.
  22. Web site: 2018-04-10. Forbes Praises Pioneering Greek-Australian Conservationist. 2021-04-29. GreekReporter.com. en-US.
  23. Web site: 2018-06-21. Natalie Kyriacou, My Green World. 2021-04-29. Women to Watch Media® with Sue Rocco. en-US.
  24. Web site: About 1. 2021-04-29. My Green World. en-US.
  25. Web site: Natalie Kyriacou. 2021-04-29. Young Champions of the Earth - UN Environment Program. en.
  26. Web site: People Doing Good For Wildlife – Meet Natalie Kyriacou. 2021-04-29. Nikela Org. en-US.
  27. News: Beattie. Andrea. 2016-03-28. How A Pair Of Stolen Undies Led To The Development Of A Game Changing Wildlife Conservation App. en-AU. Huffington Post. 2021-04-29.
  28. Web site: Natalie Kyriacou . 2021-04-29. en-US.
  29. Web site: Natalie Kyriacou. 2021-04-29. Forbes. en.
  30. Web site: 2018-11-19. Talent uses solar energy for sugercane crushing, another is featured in UNEP and other updates. 2021-04-29. UNLEASH. en.
  31. Web site: 2018-11-09. Blazing a trail in environmental education for the young. 2021-04-29. UNEP. en.
  32. Web site: Gill. Raymond. 2018-06-13. Natalie Kyriacou awarded Medal of the Order of Australia, and she's only 30. 2021-04-29. Neos Kosmos. en.
  33. Web site: 2018-06-10. Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours: The full list. 2021-05-02. The Sydney Morning Herald. en.
  34. Web site: Her Green World PBA. 2021-05-02. Pro Bono Australia. en-US.
  35. Web site: Tsirtsakis. Anastasia. 2018-06-22. Natalie Kyriacou OAM named finalist in UN Environment program. 2021-04-29. Neos Kosmos. en.
  36. Web site: 2019-03-07. 2019 Young Women to Watch in International Affairs. 2021-04-29. youngausint. en.
  37. Web site: Could the 2019 Young Champion of the Earth be from Australia? News Covestro Australia. 2021-04-29. www.covestro.com.au. en.
  38. Web site: 2019-06-24. Gaming for the planet: how green tech can help us care. 2021-04-29. Young Champions of the Earth - UN Environment Program. en.
  39. Web site: 2019-06-24. Gaming For The Planet: How Green Tech Can Help Us Care. 2021-04-29. Africa Sustainability Matters. en-US.
  40. Web site: Brennan. Bella. The Project's Tommy Little goes public with his stunning new girlfriend. 2021-04-29. Now To Love. 24 June 2020 . en.
  41. Web site: 2020-11-20. HACCI Awards 2020 Recognize Australia's Best and Brightest Greeks. 2021-04-29. GreekReporter.com. en-US.
  42. Web site: 2020 HACCI Awards. 2021-04-29. HACCI. en-AU.
  43. Web site: Spyrou . Chris . 2022-07-15 . Natalie Kyriacou named in top 100 Australian innovators list . 2024-06-04 . The Greek Herald . en-AU.

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