Science for sustainable cities

Essential science for sustainable cities

UKCEH science is informing better ways to develop and manage cities all around the world, so they enable people and nature to thrive. We provide expertise, data, toolkits and models to tackle a wide range of urban environmental challenges.Contents

Creating greener cities

Measuring urban cooling

Predicting, preventing and mitigating floods

Reducing air pollution

About the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is an independent, not for-profit research centre carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. We are home to over 600 scientists who specialise in investigating, monitoring and modelling environmental change, and our science has helped to make better decisions for nature and people for over 50 years.

Reimagining urban spaces

As cities around the world continue to grow, they are also encountering new and evolving challenges. Urban populations are increasingly experiencing the effects of climate-related events such as heat waves and flooding, along with ongoing concerns like air pollution. These issues highlight important considerations for human health, the environment and the economy.

At the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, we're helping to reimagine urban spaces, making them healthier, more sustainable, and more liveable for all.

Let’s explore a few ways our science could support you.