Comprehensive analysis of ecological and environmental quality plays an important role in processes of ecological and environmental monitoring and greatly matters the quality of environmental monitoring results. This present study aims to review the history and main achievements of comprehensive analysis of ecological and environmental quality in China, and to analyze the current opportunities and challenges in the context of global changes,such as considering the theories of ecosystem ecology, assessments of ecological and environmental protection, information transparency, informatization and big data development. The study also highlights the importance and necessity of enhancing systematization, refinement, informatization and visualization in the monitoring and analysis procedures so as to better promote our ecological and environmental governance,as well as our service quality for the general public.