［Objective/Significance］ This work aims to fabricate high-performance waterborne anticorrosive coating systems，thereby promoting the sustainable development of waterborne coatings across the entire life cycle.［Analysis/Discussion/Progress］ In this paper，recent advances in the design and modification of waterborne resins for anticorrosion coatings，the selection and functionalization of eco-friendly pigments and fillers，and the synthesis and application of novelfunctional additives were reviewed. Current research on waterborne self-stratifying，multifunctional， and smart anticorrosive coatings was summarized. Furthermore，life cycle assessment（LCA） was adopted to evaluate the sustainable development advantages of anticorrosive coatings during theconstruction，service and disposal stages.［Conclusion/Prospect］ Through the active-passive synergistic multi-protection mechanism，waterborne anticorrosive coatings were expected to achieve high corrosion resistance，extended service life and multifunctional integration，thereby meeting the anticorrosion demands under harsh environments.