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.
The invisible pollutant: 200 million
Most nitrogen is a harmless gas that makes up 78% of the air we breathe but too much in the environment can become a major pollutant with far-reaching impacts. In our new Counting the Earth episode, we discuss this invisible pollutant harming ecosystems, air quality and human health globally.
New platform will help UK tackle growing flood and drought risks
The new FDRI digital platform will give researchers, government and industry access to the high-resolution water data needed to better understand, model and respond to floods and droughts across the UK.
Major new public lecture series on water is launched
After a year of weather whiplash, with record-breaking rainfall in winter and the driest July on record, UKCEH is joining forces with the Royal Institution to help make sense of our changing world.
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.