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.
New ‘toolkit’ for housing providers to support wildlife on estates
Guide aims to improve biodiversity and residents' wellbeing, with a range of options such as planting wildflowers, trees and hedgerows, plus installing bug hotels and bird boxes.
What we can learn from multiple years of crop map data
Satellite-derived crop map data can be used to explore and understand our arable landscape in space and time.
Endangered British songbird finds refuge in former mining areas
Britain's fastest-declining resident bird needs a large area to thrive, a study led by UKCEH has found. The willow tit has found a haven in former coalfields in North England.
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: Establishing sustainable nitrogen management
Case study: Mitigating climate change impacts in Africa
Case study: Helping the UK become more flood resilient