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.
Moths to take to the stage in Bradford and London
MOTH X HUMAN is an immersive audio-visual composition bringing together musicians, electronics, and sounds derived from moth activity data collected by UKCEH’s automated insect monitoring (AMI) system. Watch our new trailer!
Impacts of landscape actions to mitigate climate change
The Climate Change Committee has published cutting-edge research led by UKCEH that investigated options for sustainable land management to help meet national net zero targets, as well as the potential impacts.
New watchlist of invasive species that threaten Britain
Marine invertebrates that form spaghetti-like colonies, Purple Asian clams and a nematode that causes extensive deaths of trees are among invasive non-native species that could threaten Britain in the next 10 years.
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.