[ June 2026 ]

New data show dramatic decline in hoverflies

Hoverflies declined by around a third in both their abundance and number of species recorded across Great Britain as part of the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme between 2017 and 2024, new Official Statistics show.

Annual Report & Accounts 2025 published

Our 2025 Annual Report and Accounts highlights key achievements from last year with essential information on activities, performance, finances and governance against the first year of our current strategy, Environmental Science for a Better World.

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Reflecting on lessons from the summer of '76

The 1976 drought remains one of the most severe hydrological events in the UK. Fifty years on, UKCEH and other organisations are reflecting on that famous summer and exploring drought resilience in a changing climate.

Scientists offer free farm health checks

We're inviting farmers to sign up for a free Farm Health Check at Groundswell (1-2 July). The whole-farm environmental analysis will guide action to increase resilience to climate change and support wildlife.

A shared vision for soil sustainability

We're proud to be a partner in the Centre for Sustainable Soils, launched recently at Lancaster University. 

Data centres: power and water only part of story

Are we focusing too narrowly on data centre sustainability? Energy and water dominate the conversation, but they’re only part of the picture. 

Towards a UK Biodiversity Observation Network

Understanding how and why biodiversity is changing depends on the strength of the evidence that is available. A new report explores how well the UK’s current biodiversity monitoring network is working and what's needed to create a more integrated, future-proof approach.

Latest Hydrological Summary for the UK

While showery and changeable in the first three weeks, May was ultimately defined by an exceptional period of heat in the last 10 days.

[ Counting the Earth ]

Back garden biodiversity: 9,600

Recorded at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, our latest podcast episode explores the vital role our gardens play in supporting wildlife and how we can help shape these thriving mini ecosystems.