Natalie Kyriacou OAM

Natalie Kyriacou OAM is an award-winning environmental and social impact leader, presenter, advisor, entrepreneur, and company director. For over a decade, Natalie has endeavoured to spark global change by blending curiosity, storytelling, and a systems-thinking approach to solving some of the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.

Natalie was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia and the Forbes 30 Under 30 honour for her services to wildlife and environmental conservation in 2018 and was recognised as one of The Australian’s ‘Top Innovators’ in 2022. She was the United Nations Environment Programme’s ‘Young Champion of the Earth’ Finalist for her innovation in wildlife and environmental conservation and is LinkedIn’s Top Green Voice.

Natalie is a Board Director at the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, a Board Committee Member at CARE Australia, the Founder and Chair of My Green World. She is a UNESCO Green Citizens Pathfinder, and an Australian Delegate and Climate Justice Lead at the W20 (the official engagement group of the G20). She sits on the XPRIZE Global Brain Trust for Biodiversity and Conservation.

Natalie has represented Australia on a global stage; her passion and expertise lie in exploring the intersection of environmental and social equity issues. She is particularly passionate about wildlife and environmental issues, ensuring access to education, increasing women’s participation in science, technology, and leadership roles, and amplifying young and diverse voices and grassroots initiatives in climate and nature conversations.

Whether she’s discussing the role of women in STEM, technology in conservation, sharing insights on climate equity, or showcasing untold stories from the frontlines of nature and wildlife protection, Natalie captivates and motivates audiences to rethink the world around them—and their role in shaping its future.