A comprehensive assessment of the complex interactions between biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change has been published. Prof Paula Harrison of UKCEH is a co-chair of the IPBES Nexus Assessment, which calls for a joined-up approach to manage these global challenges.
Efforts to stop the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet from establishing in the UK have been effective to date, despite the UK’s suitable climate and habitat for the species.
Millions of UK properties are at risk from flooding. Recorded in the soggy wake of Storm Bert, we dive into natural flood management in our latest podcast episode.
Citizen science is crucial for helping detect invasive non-native species early, according to a Europe-wide study comparing citizen reports with official observations.
We said goodbye to Lord Cameron of Dillington who retired as our Chair on 30 November, after five years in the role and an even longer association with us. But we are pleased to welcome our new Chair Judith Batchelar OBE to UKCEH. Judith took up the role of Chair of the Board on 2 December 2024.
We were delighted that both were speakers at our recent strategy launch (below).
Caribbean UK Overseas Territories face threats from invasive species, but inspiring monitoring and management efforts are underway. A workshop with Darwin Plus projects united territories to share solutions and raise awareness.
A recent workshop with stakeholders from across the UK and devolved nations explored how modelling tools can inform land use and environmental policy, aiming to better understand and tackle growing pressures on land use.
A recent event showcased cutting-edge technologies and innovations, bringing together scientists, farmers, growers, agricultural suppliers, government officials, and inventors from across the UK to discuss transforming the biomass industry.
Training courses with UKCEH scientists
How to write highly cited papers. 12-13 February 2025. Location: Online. Cost from £199. Sign up here.
Ammonia - Insights for better air quality management. 25-27 February 2025. Location: Edinburgh. Cost from £549. Sign up here.
Evidence synthesis to inform policy and business decision-making. 26 February 2025. Location: Online. Cost from £249. Sign up here.
Ecosystem integrity assessment. 5 & 6 March 2025. Location: Online. Cost from £299. Sign up here.
Hydrometry: River discharge monitoring using ADCPs. 12 & 13 March 2025. Location: Wallingford. Cost from £529. Sign up here.
Mastering environmental data with R. 18-20 March 2025. Location: Wallingford and online. Cost from £449. Sign up here.
Field electronics and sensors. 25-26 March 2025. Location: Edinburgh. Cost from £299. Sign up here.
Train the trainer. 11-12 June 2025. Location: Wallingford. Cost from £309. Sign up here.
Radiological environment protection.3-20 June 2025. Location: Online. Cost from £999. Sign up here.
Freshwater phytoplankton identification. 7-11 July 2025. Location: Wallingford. Cost from £799. Sign up here.
Christmas and New Year arrangements
UKCEH sites will be closed from 17:00 on Tuesday 24 December until Thursday 2 January 2025, apart from our Edinburgh site which reopens on Friday 3 January 2025. Best wishes for the holiday season!
UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Wallingford, UK OX10 8BB
