Department of Water Ecology and Environment
The Department of Water Ecology and Environment of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) supervises the ecological environment of surface water and supports the prevention of agricultural non-point source water pollution. DCZ
Department of Nature and Ecology Conservation (Biodiversity Protection Office; National Bio-Safety Management Office)
The Department of Nature and Ecology Conservation of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) coordinates and supervises ecological conservation and restoration efforts, including wildlife preservation, wetland protection, desertification prevention, biodiversity conservation, and bio-safety. It operates the Secretariat of the China National Committee for Biodiversity Protection and the...
Division of Science Technology and Finance
Responsible for fixed asset investment and project management related work in the field of ecological environment, and responsible for the finance, state-owned assets management, and internal audit work of agencies and directly affiliated units. Responsible for ecological and environmental science and technology work, responsible for organizing the formulation and implementation of plans and...
Department of Science, Technology and Finance
The Department of Science, Technology and Finance of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) carries out duties related to ecological environment science and technology and coordinates major ecological and environmental science programs. It formulates and implements development plans for ministerial-level key laboratories, engineering research centers, and scientific observation...
Ministry of Ecology and Environment
Since 2018, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) – 中华人民共和国生态与环境 has been overseeing national ecological and environmental policies, as well as climate change policies. MEE sets national emission reduction targets and works with other governmental departments to implement environmental protection measures. The Ministry also supervises the ecological environment in rural areas, ensures...
State Forestry and Grassland Administration (SFGA), National Park Administration
The State Forestry and Grassland Administration (SFGA) – 国家林业和草原局 is responsible for implementing international conventions related to wetland protection, biodiversity conservation, and combating desertification. The National Park Administration is also part of this organization. The Science and Technology Department of the Administration oversees scientific projects in these areas. More...
China Meteorological Administration (CMA)
The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) – 中国气象局 is responsible for formulating policies, legal and regulatory frameworks, and long-term plans related to meteorological services, including weather forecasts and services for disaster prevention. CMA has developed specialized meteorological services for agriculture, transportation, water resources, and other sectors. It organizes major...
Ministry of Education (MoE)
The Ministry of Education (MoE) – 中华人民共和国教育部 is responsible for institutions of higher education, particularly through its Department for Higher Education. This includes the following 11 universities with a strong focus on agriculture: China Agricultural University (CAU) Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University Nanjing Agricultural University Sichuan Agricultural University Huazhong...
Sino-German Center for Research Promotion
The Sino-German Center for Research Promotion (CDZ) – 中德科学中心 is a research funding institution based in Beijing, established by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). The Center is managed by an internal board, and it handles research proposals in cooperation with both the DFG and the NSFC. The German...
Special funds for international cooperation
The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) – 国家自然科学基金会 funds joint research activities between Chinese scientists (who are currently engaged in NSFC-funded projects) and their international counterparts in areas of mutual interest. The funding covers costs related to personnel and information exchanges, as well as cooperation in scientific experiments. NSFC also provides funding...