Functions 

Organize, guide and coordinate national ecological and environmental communications and education; Formulate and implement programs and plans over communications and education; Organize communication and educational activities over the development of an ecological civilization and an environment-friendly society; Review and release the Ministry’s news briefings; Guide the collection, analysis and response to public opinions in the ecological and environmental sector; Operate and maintain new media to announce the Ministry’s governmental affairs; Administer training programs for public awareness of ecology and the environment; Promote NGOs and the public’s participation in ecological and environmental protection; Prevent and handle environment-related social risks; Provide guidance for newspapers, periodicals and journals affiliated with the Ministry; Provide guidance for the development of communication and educational teams in the ecological and environmental protection sector; Recommend and select candidate programs or candidates for ecological and environmental awards and international environmental awards.