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.
Environmental science for a world where people and nature prosper
Environmental science for a world where people and nature prosper
Study investigates data needed to improve UK’s resilience to floods and droughts
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is leading a new study to scope the requirements for a national floods and droughts research infrastructure.
London’s CO2 emissions have fallen almost 60% in lockdown
In a blog, our scientists discuss the latest measurements of carbon dioxide and methane from the BT Tower Atmospheric Observatory.
UKCEH statement on business continuity – 22 May 2020
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology continues to be committed to delivering our important environmental science safely, and we are putting in place a range of measures to support this.
About the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
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.
Our ambition
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.
Science areas
Science challenges
Research facilities
What we do
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
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.
Case study: Detecting chemical threats
Case study: Non-native species alerts
Case study: Forecasting floods