College Natural Resources and Environment
The College of Natural Resources and Environment at South China Agricultural University (SCAU) traces its roots to the Department of Agricultural and Forestry Chemistry, established in 1923 at the Guangdong Public Agricultural Specialized School. In 1935, the department began offering master’s degree programs in soil science, making it one of the earliest institutions in China to train...
College of Agriculture
The College of Agriculture at South China Agricultural University (SCAU) is one of the university’s oldest and most established colleges. To date, it has produced more than 10,000 graduates, including many international students from Southeast Asia. The college hosts several key national and provincial research platforms, including the National Plant Space Breeding Engineering and Technology...
Animal Nutrition Institute
Founded in 1986, the Animal Nutrition Institute at Sichuan Agricultural University (SAU) focuses on research related to the nutritional needs, metabolism, and regulation of pigs, poultry, herbivores, and aquatic animals. Its research areas also include feed nutritional value assessment, feed processing and preparation technology, as well as interdisciplinary fields like disease-resistant...
Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE)
Founded in 1994, the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) – 中国工程院 is a national think tank for engineering sciences, directly affiliated with the State Council. The CAE consists of elected academicians, the highest distinction for distinguished scientists in China. In 2020, the CAE had 920 academicians, including 89 in the agriculture division. More information:...
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Founded in 1949, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) – 中国科学院, which is directly affiliated with the State Council, is China’s leading think tank for natural sciences. Since the 1950s, CAS has been involved in China’s science and technology planning and has launched key national research programs, including the “863 Program,” the “973 Program”, and the National Basic Research Program. CAS is...
Department of Soil Ecology and Environment
The Department of Soil Ecology and Environment supervises the prevention and control of soil and groundwater pollution and oversees ecological conservation in rural areas. It provides guidance for rural environmental protection and integrated governance in the agricultural sector, including the control of non-point source pollution. Meikewww.dcz-china.org
Department of Climate Change
The Department of Climate Change leads efforts to address climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It conducts research and public awareness campaigns on climate change. Meikewww.dcz-china.org
Department of Water Ecology and Environment
The Department of Water Ecology and Environment supervises the ecological environment of surface water and supports the prevention of agricultural non-point source water pollution. Meikewww.dcz-china.org
Department of Nature and Ecology Conservation (Biodiversity Protection Office; National Bio-Safety Management Office)
The Department of Nature and Ecology Conservation 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 National Bio-Safety Management Office....
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...