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.
Action to help save vulnerable Arctic charr in the Lake District
UKCEH is part of a research consortium gathering evidence to protect and restore Arctic charr fish populations in Windermere and other lakes in the surrounding catchment.
UKCEH science at EGU25
UKCEH researchers are presenting at the EGU General Assembly 2025 (27 April-2 May), joining environmental scientists from all over the world in Vienna or online for a meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences.
Record dry conditions follow months of wet weather
Following the unusually dry weather for this time of year, UKCEH hydrologists Lucy Barker and Steve Turner provide an overview in a blog of the latest situation for water resources across the UK.
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.