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.
Improving understanding of the UK environment
UKCEH has been awarded £29.9M to deliver a National Capability programme of integrated monitoring, modelling and data to help researchers, governments and businesses address major environmental challenges.
Wildfires weaken planet's ability to slow warming
Wildfires are accelerating carbon loss from ecosystems, reducing the planet’s ability to store carbon and complicating efforts to meet global climate targets, new research reveals. This will make it it harder to slow global warming.
High pollution is linked to forest plants' westwards shift
An unexpected finding from a new study of forest plant by European institutes including UKCEH has challenged the common belief that species are generally moving northwards due to climate change.
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.