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Yul Kang

October 29, 2026

Yu Kang is a former intern at the Goldman Environmental Prize. She holds a master’s degree from the UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Renmin University of China. 

Prior to attending Berkeley, she founded China’s first poetry education nonprofit, which has reached over 230,000 rural children since 2016. She also serves as a Board Member of Renmin University of China.

Recent Posts

Goldman Prize winner Yuyun Ismawati stands in front of the English countryside. She is wearing glasses, a white jacket, and has short, greying hair.

Prize Winners Today: Fighting for a Toxic-Free Future with Yuyun Ismawati


October 12, 2026 – By Amy Breshears

17 years after her Goldman Prize win, Yuyun Ismawati is still busy—fighting against waste and leading the charge against mercury pollution.

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There's No One Way to Stand Up for Nature


August 31, 2026

Environmental activism doesn't follow one strict blueprint. Discover four of the tactics that Goldman Environmental Prize winners have used to make a lasting difference.

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Five Environmental Terms Explained


August 4, 2026

Read on to discover five key terms shaping the environmental movement of 2026.

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