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.
Trials of biomass crops will support UK’s progress towards Net Zero
UKCEH is leading new UK-wide trials of crops and trees which can be used to produce sustainable energy from plant material. Bioenergy will support the country’s progress towards Net Zero.
Professor Mark J. Bailey to retire as Executive Director in 2023
Professor Mark J. Bailey will retire as Executive Director of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) in spring 2023 after more than a decade in the role.
Agri-environment measures boost wildlife populations in long-term farm study
Agri-environment schemes can significantly increase local bird and butterfly populations without damaging food production, a long-term research project by UKCEH has found.
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
Environmental Information Platform
Environmental datasets
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.