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)
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a world-leading independent research institute, carrying out excellent environmental science with impact.
Chilling facts about forever chemicals: 1000
In this episode of Counting the Earth, we brave our walk-in freezers in Lancaster to find out about forever chemicals – persistent pollutants that can pose serious environmental and health risks.
Study quantifies how climate change increases burning
Climate change has significantly increased burning by wildfires across the world, according to the most robust study of its kind. The research found the amount of burned area is, on average, around 16% greater.
Reducing impacts of climate and land-use on diseases
New research is investigating how climate and land-use change, as well as government policies, will affect the spread of some diseases that pose a particular threat to humans, animals or plants.
Our ambition
Our ambition is to make the world a better place through science addressing climate change, promoting biodiversity, and creating sustainable ecosystems.
Excellent environmental science with impact
Science departments
Science challenges
Science infrastructure
What we do
Our 600+ researchers deliver the data and insights that academics, governments and businesses need to solve urgent environmental challenges.
Environmental Information Data Centre
Environmental Information Platform
Environmental datasets
How we work
Environmental challenges cannot be solved alone. Our partnerships cross borders, sectors and disciplines and are beneficial for everyone involved.