The new report by the PEER network focuses on the lack of understanding of the interactions between biodiversity and global trade, which the authors say must be addressed to inform more sustainable ...

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is pleased to welcome two new trustees, Dr Phil Clare and Professor David Hannah, who bring deep expertise in innovation, partnership, sustainability and ...

UKCEH is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with the Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust to tackle the worldwide decline in insect biodiversity through Project INSPIRE.

Invasive animals outcompete or eat insects while invasive vegetation replaces native plants that insects feed upon. The study ...

A study has found microplastics in greater quantities in rural environments than in urban sites. Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) estimated that up to 500 airborne particles ...

In Summer 2025, the flood estimation team have released an update to the statistical flood frequency estimation methods (the FEH methods), including changes to QMED estimation, donor transfer, the ...

The next UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) will be held in Belém, in the state of Pará in Brazil's Amazon region, from 10 to 21 November 2025. UKCEH will be represented at COP30 in ...

Nine varieties of rice are being trialled in the Cambridgeshire Fens, including risotto, basmati and sushi. Scientists and farmers are exploring the best ways to tackle climate change, food security ...

UKCEH has a long history of carrying out research on freshwater lakes - so we're delighted to see the UN mark their importance with the first ever World Lake Day on 27 August! This highlights the ...

Review of Water Framework Directive points to increased diversity of invertebrates, fish, plants, algae Cunliffe report urges Government to consider scientists’ proposals including a biodiversity ...

Water is one of our planet’s most vital resources, yet managing it sustainably remains a critical challenge. Water shortages are affecting an increasing number of people globally, pollution levels are ...

Saltmarshes are net ‘sinks’ of carbon dioxide, according to pioneering research led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). A year’s data from our flux tower on the Ribble Estuary in ...