Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of ecological civilization education venues to enhance public awareness and participation in environmental protection, aiming to transform the concept of a beautiful China into collective action by the populace [1][10]. Summary by Relevant Sections Basic Situation - Ecological civilization education venues are defined as places that promote ecological awareness and knowledge, constructed by various entities, and open to the public. Types include exhibition halls, natural reserves, research institutions, and environmental facilities [3]. Current Status of Venues - A total of 541 venues were surveyed across 29 provinces, with nearly half being exhibition halls (46.58%), about one-third as research institutions (32.35%), and the least being environmental facilities (3.51%) [4]. - The eastern region has the highest concentration of these venues, accounting for over one-third (38.38%), while the northeastern region has the lowest (4.43%) [4]. Funding and Operations - Nearly half of the venues rely on self-funding (48.44%), slightly more than those funded by government sources (46.65%). A small percentage utilize social sponsorship (0.67%) [5]. - Over 90% of the venues operate independently, with only about 1% using third-party management [6]. Staffing and Promotion - Approximately 90% of the venues have dedicated staff, with a small fraction employing part-time personnel [6]. - WeChat is the primary promotional channel (58.23%), followed by websites (26.06%) and social media platforms [7]. Administrative Oversight - Only 21.4% of the venues are overseen by ecological environment departments, indicating limited direct governmental supervision [8][9]. Recommendations for Development - Suggestions include expanding the definition and scope of ecological civilization education venues, encouraging diverse funding sources, and enhancing inter-departmental collaboration [10][12]. - Establishing a feedback and evaluation mechanism to assess venue performance and impact is also recommended [16].