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)
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a world-leading independent research institute, carrying out excellent environmental science with impact.
Climate change drove extreme wildfire seasons
Human-driven climate change made wildfires in parts of South America and Southern California many times larger and more destructive, according to an annual review by experts. The State of Wildfires report was co-led by UKCEH.
Rice takes root in British soil for the first time
Rice is being grown in the UK for the first time. This is part of a project with UKCEH and farmers to trial rice and other food, bioenergy and wildlife friendly crops in the rewetted peatland soils in the Cambridgeshire Fens.
App uses lichens to reveal nitrogen pollution across UK
LicheN is a new app enabling people to contribute to monitoring air quality using lichens as natural indicators. Information gathered will help improve understanding of nitrogen pollution and its effects on ecosystems.
Our ambition
Our ambition is to make the world a better place through science addressing climate change, promoting biodiversity, and creating sustainable ecosystems.
Excellent environmental science with impact
Science strategy
Science departments
Science infrastructure
What we do
Our 600+ researchers deliver the data and insights that academics, governments and businesses need to solve urgent environmental challenges.
Environmental Information Data Centre
Web-based apps
National River Flow Archive
How we work
Environmental challenges cannot be solved alone. Our partnerships cross borders, sectors and disciplines and are beneficial for everyone involved.