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.
Air pollution significantly reduces pollinator activity
Common air pollutants may reduce insect-provided pollination services by preventing bees and butterflies from sniffing out crops and flowers, new research suggests. This includes compounds from diesel exhaust fumes.
Directors' Ghana visit focuses on key environmental issues
UKCEH directors visited government departments and potential partners in Accra, Ghana, to discuss working together on the key issues of net zero, hydro-meteorological tools and pollution.
Cutting-edge research is crucial to cleaning up rivers
As a committee of MPs publishes a report on water quality in England's rivers, Dr Gwyn Rees of UKCEH explains how our research provides important evidence of the impacts of a vast range of pollutants on the environment.
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
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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.
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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.