We have a long history of investigating, monitoring and modelling environmental change, generating evidence-driven solutions to complex environmental challenges. Watch our video to find out more about how our science is having a positive impact.
About the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
We are an independent, not-for-profit research institute. Our 500 scientists provide the data and insights that researchers, governments and businesses need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
Studies into pollutants will develop strategies to clean up UK rivers
New research involving UKCEH will improve our understanding of current and projected changes in the quality of UK freshwaters. Projects are being funded by the Natural Environment Research Council and Defra.
Less intensively managed grasslands have better plant diversity and soil health
Researchers have shown - for the first time - that less intensively managed British grazed grasslands have on average 50% more plant species and better soil health than intensively managed grassland.
If data could dream, what would they say? Research inspires artistic collaboration
A UKCEH-led project using millions of records to model the distribution of UK butterflies and moths has inspired an artistic installation which explores what is gained and lost when an observation of wildlife becomes a digitised record.
Our ambition
We seek to understand our environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it – so that together, people and nature can prosper.
Excellent environmental science with impact
Science departments
Science challenges
Science infrastructure
What we do
We carry out excellent environmental science across water, land and air. Our science makes a difference, informing policy-making, commercial innovation and conservation action all around the world.
Environmental Information Data Centre
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How we work
We believe that the best solutions are co-designed and co-delivered, and our partnerships cross borders, sectors and disciplines. We are a strategic delivery partner for the Natural Environment Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation.