Core Viewpoint - The Anhui Province is actively promoting the opening of environmental protection facilities to the public, aligning with national policies to enhance ecological civilization education and public engagement in environmental protection efforts [1][7]. Group 1: Progress and Achievements - In 2024, a total of 109 environmental protection facilities in Anhui completed 850 offline open events, with 23,505 participants [1][7]. - Four additional facilities not managed through the WeChat mini-program conducted 101 offline events, attracting 3,989 visitors [1][7]. - The China Energy Conservation (Feixi) Environmental Energy Co., Ltd. was recognized as one of the "Top Ten National Environmental Protection Facility Open Units" [1][7]. Group 2: Strategic Planning and Implementation - The Anhui Provincial Ecological Environment Department has integrated public facility openings into the annual ecological environment education plan, ensuring systematic deployment, monitoring, and assessment throughout the year [2][10]. - Cities like Ma'anshan and Fuyang have developed specific guidelines and utilized communication platforms to enhance the quality and effectiveness of public engagement activities [2][10]. Group 3: Thematic Events and Public Engagement - Key environmental dates such as World Environment Day and National Security Education Day have been leveraged to promote public access to environmental facilities, with significant participation noted during these events [11][12]. - During the World Environment Day, 204 open events were held, welcoming 6,754 visitors [11][12]. Group 4: Targeted Outreach and Education - Various outreach programs have been tailored for different demographics, including school children, local residents, and university students, to foster environmental awareness and participation [13][14]. - Activities included hands-on experiences at wastewater treatment plants and educational tours focusing on waste management and environmental monitoring [13][14]. Group 5: Innovation and Collaboration - Anhui Province has initiated cross-regional collaborations to enhance public engagement in environmental education, including joint activities with youth representatives from Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang [15][16]. - Innovative approaches such as VR platforms for virtual tours of environmental facilities have been introduced to broaden public access and participation [16].