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.
Environmental science for a world where people and nature prosper
Environmental science for a world where people and nature prosper
About the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
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.
UKCEH scientists among world’s most influential researchers
Four scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have been named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list, based on paper citations globally.
Greenhouse gas emissions from degraded peatlands investigated
Peatlands across eastern England will be monitored for carbon losses as part of a three-year project led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
Funding to train next generation of environmental scientists
The Natural Environment Research Council will fund 39 new PhD studentships, with training provided by leading institutes including UKCEH.
Our ambition
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.
Science areas
Science challenges
Research facilities
What we do
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
How we work
We believe that the best solutions are co-designed and co-delivered, and our partnerships cross borders, sectors and disciplines. Scientific curiosity, integrity and transparency are at the heart of how we work.
Case study: Detecting chemical threats
Case study: Non-native species alerts
Case study: Forecasting floods