Humans depend on nature and are changing nature. At the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, we seek to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it – so that together, people and nature can prosper.

We have a long history of investigating, monitoring and modelling environmental change. Our 500 scientists provide the data and insights that researchers, governments and businesses need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.  Scientific curiosity, integrity and transparency are at the heart of how we work.

Our research extends from molecular biology to global climate modelling, and we carry out fieldwork across the world, from the semi-arid West African Sahel to the rainforests of South East Asia. Our focus is on mitigating and building resilience to climate change, preventing and reducing pollution, and creating sustainable ecosystems.