UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

Did you know that blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are responsible for the origins of oxygen in our atmosphere billions of years ago? 📹 We went into the field with one of our Agents for Change, Heather Moorhouse in the first episode of our series. She busts the myth surrounding algal blooms and explains why algae deserve a better reputation. Our scientists are passionate about understanding the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. Learn more about their missions ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eR-qXdQs

🌿 We look forward to seeing you at next week's Nature Finance UK Conference! Meet us on 5 November at the beautiful IET London, Savoy Place, to dive into the future of the UK nature market. At this event organised by Ecosystems Knowledge Network, you’ll: ✅ Get the latest insights into the evolving nature finance space. ✅ Explore challenges and opportunities for buyers, investors, and project developers. ✅ Access best practice in project development. Don't miss the session chaired by our Chief Executive Stuart Wainwright OBE! He’ll facilitate a deep-dive discussion on evidencing environmental outcomes at the landscape scale. Expect fascinating perspectives from UKCEH scientist Richard Pywell on data-driven solutions and insights from financial services representatives. Already got your ticket? Be sure to stop by and meet our friendly team, Charlie Stratford and Emeline Tissot, at our stand! 😊  🎟️ Haven’t secured your spot yet? Grab your ticket here:  https://lnkd.in/ehp6kpRG  See you there! 🌿 #NatureFinance24 #GreenFinance #Sustainability #GreenTransition 

Pleased to have contributed to this report informing future perspectives on using Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) for environmental research. Recommendations will help prioritise opportunities to advance the use of low-carbon UASs and sensor capability, supporting NERC: Natural Environment Research Council's Net Zero by 2040 target. Charles George

A new project will review how climate and land use change, and the ways we deal with them, will affect the spread of some diseases that pose a particular threat to humans, animals or plants 🦌 🌱 . PrepSense (Preparing for the Impact of Climate and Land-Use Changes on Environmentally Sensitive Diseases) is led by Dr Steven White. Great to work with partners University of Warwick, Imperial College London, The Pirbright Institute and University of Glasgow on this phase one work funded by UK Research and Innovation's investment in research to help fight future disease outbreaks. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewvaU7qy #EnvironmentalScience

📣 We're hiring! We are looking for an enthusiastic Tender Support Assistant to join our team and help with day-to-day administration activities.  Our Tender Support team helps to secure competitive income opportunities amounting to over £30million per year! You’ll be in direct contact with scientists across all our sites. We need your confident communication and organisational skills to build rapport across a variety of stakeholders, together with the ability to work with diligence and accuracy to meet strict deadlines.  You’ll have the opportunity to learn about our world-class research and our main funder streams. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ejXd7_kn #UKCEHJobs #OxfordshireJobs

🚨 Have you booked yet? Join us at the National Environment Monitoring Conference in Liverpool on 10 December! Are you looking to deepen your understanding of the extensive environmental monitoring activities across the UK? Discover how the evidence gathered can inform current environmental policies, set targets for conservation and landscape management, and enhance your scientific knowledge of the natural world. The Conference is organised by UKCEH with support from the British Ecological Society and the UK Environmental Observation Framework. It features confirmed participants from across the four nations, agencies and the NGO sector - Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the community and explore opportunities to create a more cohesive approach to enhancing the UK’s environmental evidence system. See more details and book here: https://lnkd.in/e3K_7XTN

Meet Sarah Burthe, one of our passionate Agents for Change! Sarah’s fascination with understanding the impact of disease has led her to research how rural communities in India are vulnerable to zoonotic diseases - those passed from animals to humans. Her research focuses on how changes in land use and climate impact disease transmission, with a special emphasis on small mammals. 🐭🦠 Among her many achievements, Sarah developed a groundbreaking method to measure gut parasites in animals. She’s also gathered 12 years of data on how these parasites affect bird behavior—leading them to fly less and have fewer chicks each year. 🐦 And fieldwork is always an adventure! During one study on wild rodents, Sarah's team had a close call when a weasel escaped in the car! Learn more about our Agent's for Change vital work in understanding and protecting public health. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eAsaxaYZ #OneHealth #ZoonoticDiseases #IndiaZooRisk

We had the privilege of meeting our Agents for Change in the field and in the lab, where they lead innovative environmental science for a brighter future 📹 Our video series will feature these scientists on their missions, from busting myths on algae to understanding the vital role of butterflies. They will dive into their passions, share insights from their research and how it contributes to realising positive change. Watch the trailer and get ready for an inspiring series highlighting vital science 🌱🦋 https://lnkd.in/ev7cnEGB

⚠ #Biodiversity is being lost at unprecedented rates ⌛️ Why should we care? Biodiversity supports everything in nature that we need to survive, including: 🍎 food 💧clean water 🏠shelter A UKCEH delegation is part of the science community attending #COP16Colombia over the next two weeks. This global gathering is vital for driving the international commitment needed to address the biodiversity crisis and protect ecosystems. Conference participants are seeking policy pathways to accelerate transformational change and set the world on a path to living in harmony with nature. Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity are expected to show the alignment of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). At UKCEH we are working with governments and research partners internationally to develop solutions for nature restoration and reverse biodiversity loss. Meet our team in Cali to learn how we lead the way in biodiversity monitoring and modelling, providing knowledge on the role of biodiversity in key ecosystems with science and tech that supports policymaking, regulation and action. We've already co-hosted a fantastic session with the Natural History Museum on AI in biodiversity monitoring and modelling, and the gaps between ambition and implementation delivering the GBF. We're looking forward to more fruitful discussions in the days ahead 🌿 . Nick Isaac Tom August Rob Cooke Harry Dixon María Estelí Jarquín Stuart Wainwright OBE Doug Wilson OBE Richard Pywell UN Biodiversity COP16 Colombia #PeaceWithNature #PazConLaNaturaleza

🌿 “Green and blue spaces—parks, trees, rivers, lakes—are vital to the fabric of city life. They cool our streets during heatwaves, reduce air pollution, and provide much-needed peace and quiet in a world full of noise. More than just pretty landscapes, these spaces have real, measurable benefits for both people and the environment.”🌍 In our latest blog post, Prof Laurence Jones spotlights the innovative work of UKCEH scientists in creating smarter, greener cities. A key tool in this effort is the 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁—an interactive web-based tool designed to help urban planners and local authorities pinpoint where new green and blue spaces will have the most impact. Whether it’s cooling neighbourhoods during extreme heat or improving air quality, this tool uses advanced models and spatial data to solve urban challenges like flooding and pollution. Most importantly, it ensures that these benefits reach the communities that need them most. 📊 If your city is interested in leveraging the City Explorer Toolkit we'd love to collaborate. Let’s work together to build healthier, more sustainable cities for all! 💬 #UrbanOctober #SustainableCities #GreenCities #ClimateResilience Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRNgtQSk