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.
Delivering Environmental Science for a Better World
UKCEH's new five-year science strategy outlines our ambition for the future and commitment to meeting increasing demand for our expertise at a time of unprecedented environmental, societal and economic challenges.
Redefining net zero won't halt global warming
Relying on ‘natural carbon sinks’ like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use will not stop global warming, a team of scientists have stressed in a new article published in Nature.
Comprehensive survey of England’s hedgerows
There is urgent need to enable more farmers and contractors to revive our hedgerows to meet restoration targets, a UKCEH survey has found. While agri-environment schemes have improved habitats' condition, the overall length of hedgerows remains unchanged.
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
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.