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Stuart Wainwright

Dr. Stuart Wainwright OBE

Chief Executive

As a leading independent research organisation, we are leveraging our expanding global and UK collaborations to address major climate and biodiversity challenges, across land, water and air, as we strive to ensure that our science creates positive impact for society and the environment.

 

We bring together world-class environmental science, data gathering and analysis at scale and innovative modelling to reveal how our planet is changing. We work with governments, businesses, NGOs, academia and communities to turn evidence into action that safeguards the environment and enables humanity and economies to thrive. In 2025, to ensure our research reaches the places it needs to, attract talent and partners, and continue to gain credibility, trust and distinction we repositioned our brand – and this has gone down incredibly well with partners, old and new.

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Judith Batchelar OBE

Judith Batchelar OBE

Chair

I am privileged to have spent the past year as Chair of UKCEH at such a pivotal moment in our history. Throughout the year, we demonstrated the strength of our 2030 strategy, Environmental Science for a Better World, delivering exceptional scientific impact and expanding our role as a trusted research institute.

 

Importantly, I am proud of the strong partnerships we have forged across academia, government, industry and the third sector - relationships that underpin our ability to deliver public good. Our presence on global stages, including at United Nations events, our West Africa office, and international field research, further confirms our global impact.

Our 2025 highlights

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2025 Annual Report Cover

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