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.
Bloomin' Algae app helps public and pets enjoy environment safely
Blue-green algae can be fatal for pets and harmful for human health. In a blog, Professor Laurence Carvalho explains how people can provide early warnings of outbreaks via our improved app.
Passive rewilding can rapidly expand woodland at no cost
A long-term study has shown natural regeneration could make a significant contribution to woodland creation in the UK – potentially at no cost and within relatively short timescales.
Climate change makes West Nile virus outbreaks 'plausible' in UK
A virus that can cause serious neurological disease is more likely to come to the UK as temperatures rise, say scientists. West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes.
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. Scientific curiosity, integrity and transparency are at the heart of how we work.