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.
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.
Deforestation linked to more West African coastal storms
A study led by UKCEH has found the frequency of thunderstorms in some fast-growing African coastal cities has doubled over the past 30 years, with much of this increase linked to the impact of deforestation on the local climate.
New Science Director appointed
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Doug Wilson as our new Science Director.
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
Research facilities
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.