In the Media
From discovering a new species that made headlines around the world to protecting Papua New Guinea’s rainforests, my work has attracted international media attention. Here are some of the stories.
2026 highlights
Honorary doctorate for sustainability
The University of York named Nancy as one of its 2026 honorary graduates, for her work in sustainability.
Two keynotes on green investment
Nancy gave two keynotes at the APEC Capacity Building Workshop, representing Papua New Guinea’s Investment Promotion Authority.
Papua New Guinea delegate in Guangzhou
Chinese press featured Nancy during the APEC visit, as founder and CEO of NuraTerra.
Official APEC workshop report
The report summarises both of Nancy’s talks on green finance and agriculture. It also lists her on a panel moderated by the World Economic Forum.
Meet the ‘Yoda’ fruit bat
Nancy led the research identifying Nyctimene wrightae, a new species of tube-nosed fruit bat from Papua New Guinea. The discovery attracted international media attention.
Read the BBC story →
Protecting Papua New Guinea’s rainforests
The Guardian reports on communities protecting their forests and building sustainable livelihoods. It features Kamapim, the business Nancy co-founded, helping farmers reach international vanilla markets.
Read The Guardian story →
From scientific discovery to honorary doctorate
BBC News profiles Nancy’s life, research and work supporting farmers in Papua New Guinea, following her honorary doctorate for sustainability from the University of York.
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Justice, Respect and Sustainable Impact
Nancy talks with Amy Rowlinson about the experiences, decisions and sense of purpose that have shaped her life and work.
Listen to the podcast →Agriculture, radio and broadcast
Press, radio and TV coverage of my work with farmers, businesses and governments in Papua New Guinea, and of my science.
Firm looking to improve traceability
Coverage of Kamapim’s work introducing agricultural traceability, digital technology, quality standards and financial services for rural smallholder farmers.
Papua New Guinea’s organically certified vanilla can demand premium prices
Coverage of organic certification, sustainable vanilla production, international markets and smallholder livelihoods.
Read the article →PNG Vanilla Company Partners Expo 2020 Team
Coverage of Kamapim’s collaboration with the PNG Expo 2020 Secretariat to promote sustainably produced PNG vanilla internationally.
Read the article →Working with nature, not against it
A radio programme with Toby Mul, my friend of 30 years, on how traditional ecological knowledge helps farmers work with biodiversity rather than against it, and on my path from bat scientist to sustainability and rural livelihoods in Papua New Guinea. It featured music from the clans I stayed with in Rempi and was rebroadcast over an extended period.
Vanilla farming and rural empowerment
Interview on vanilla farming, agricultural livelihoods and practical opportunities for rural smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea.
Scientific research and returning to science
Radio interviews on returning to research through a Daphne Jackson Fellowship, bat research in Papua New Guinea, and the discovery of the Yoda bat, Nyctimene wrightae. Appearances include BBC World Service, national and local BBC radio, and ABC.
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