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 600+ staff provide the data and insights that researchers, governments and businesses need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
UKCEH at the British Ecological Society Annual Meeting
UKCEH will represented at the British Ecological Society Annual Meeting in Belfast from 12-15 December by the UK-SCAPE project, bringing to life the breadth of our science and talking about our “Data from nature, for nature”.
Chair of UKCEH announces retirement
Lord Cameron of Dillington has announced that he will retire as chair of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), after five years in the role.
World is fast-approaching global tipping points
Global warming means we are accelerating towards tipping points that will trigger irreversible environmental changes, according to a new report featuring contributions from UKCEH scientists.
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.