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.
Progressing European climate adaptation research
UKCEH hosted the SpongeScapes General Assembly in October 2024, bringing together all project partners from across Europe to review the first year of progress, plan for the year ahead, and visit key UK case study sites.
Chilling facts about forever chemicals: 1000
In this episode of Counting the Earth, we brave our walk-in freezers in Lancaster to find out about forever chemicals – persistent pollutants that can pose serious environmental and health risks.
Reducing impacts of climate and land-use on diseases
New research is investigating how climate and land-use change, as well as government policies, will affect the spread of some diseases that pose a particular threat to humans, animals or plants.
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 departments
Science challenges
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
Environmental Information Platform
Environmental datasets
How we work
Environmental challenges cannot be solved alone. Our partnerships cross borders, sectors and disciplines and are beneficial for everyone involved.