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July 2025

UKCEH Annual Report published

Three images: Drying stretch of Haweswater reservoir on left; top right image of Lucy Barker speaking at UN event; bottom right photo of two firefighters in front of a blaze

    We’re pleased to share our Annual Report & Accounts for 2024, highlighting key achievements and providing essential information on our finances, governance and management from the year.

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    Nature-friendly farming boosts biodiversity and yield but may need new subsidies

    Satellite image of three fields comparing oilseed rape slug damage

      Nature-friendly farming can boost both biodiversity and crop yields — but scaling it up may require new government subsidies. That's the finding of a four-year study led by UKCEH and Rothamsted Research, involving commercial farms across England.

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      Our West Africa Office is one-year-old!

      Our West Africa Office in Accra, Ghana opened in July 2024. We're proud to see the office establish itself as a hub in the region and look forward to further strengthening our collaborations.

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      Workshop participants trying soil infiltration measurement

      Water management lessons from the field

      We hosted our first LEAF Innovation Centre event, bringing together farmers and researchers to explore water management in agriculture, with hands-on fieldwork.

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      Meeting the Climate Minister

      We were pleased to welcome Minister for Climate Kerry McCarthy MP to our stand during the flagship sustainability event, Reset Connect, during London Climate Action Week.

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      Flooded street in Zambia

      Video marks success of early warnings project

      A new short film captures how tailored forecasts and nowcasts are already helping communities anticipate severe weather and protect lives and livelihoods.

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      Land and water in a changing climate

      Join us for a day of knowledge sharing and conversation at the Royal Society on 24 September. This Hydro-JULES event will bring together modellers, industry and practitioners to share new developments and visions for the future.

      Light pollution mitigation in Europe

      A new policy brief from the Horizon Europe PLAN-B project outlines steps to address light pollution, recognising its adverse environmental impacts and offering a framework for coordinated national action. 

      Loch Leven matters

      Loch Leven Matters: Community, Conversation and Citizen Science

        Our Loch Leven Matters event brought the local community together for three evenings of learning, sharing, and action. From local voices to hands-on science, it was educational, fun, and full of hope. A brilliant step toward a healthier loch—and an exciting future!

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        Training courses with UKCEH scientists

        • Train the trainer. 17-18 September 2025. Location: Wallingford. Cost from £309. Sign up here.
        • Radiological environment protection. 23 Sep-10 Oct 2025. Location: Online. Cost from £1399. Sign up here.
        • Field electronics and sensors. Autumn 2025. Location: Edinburgh/Wallingford. Cost from £299. Express interest.
        • How to write highly cited papers. Autumn 2025. Location: Online. Cost from £199. Sign up here.

        UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Wallingford, UK OX10 8BB

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