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.
Major tech investment will transform UK's resilience to floods and droughts
A UK-wide network of state-of-the-art hydrological measuring equipment and digital technology is set to transform this country’s research into floods and droughts.
Autonomous monitoring station supports research at wetlands site
UKCEH has teamed up with the environmental charity Earth Trust to install a biodiversity monitoring station and use artificial intelligence to monitor wildlife at an Oxfordshire wetlands site.
Scientists offer solutions to global phosphorus crisis
A major new report by international experts, including UKCEH scientists, warns global mismanagement of phosphorus is threatening food and water security. It analyses the challenges and puts forward solutions.
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
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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.