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The UK Environmental Observation Framework works collaboratively to maximise the value of the UK's environmental observations | ukeof.org.uk
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Interested in how #data on the UK’s natural #environment is – or could be – gathered using #sensor technologies? Join our free online conference 'Sensing the Environment: Emerging Technologies for Monitoring and Decision-Making' on 24 February: ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2026 #monitoring
Graphic with details of the UKEOF 2026 conference. Text overlaying a graphic depicting a woodland and a stream in shades of blue with the following elements picked out: birds (swifts) making calls and bats echo-locating, a deer detected on a camera, a salmon detected via its DNA trace in the water, the flow rate of the stream and the atmospheric concentration of nitrogen dioxide.
February 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Don’t miss our free conf. 'Sensing the Environment: Emerging Technologies for Monitoring and Decision-Making'. 24 Feb. Speakers incl. @liagilmour.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social @jlittlefair.bsky.social @rachelgaulton.bsky.social @careylab.bsky.social ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2026
Graphic with details of the UKEOF 2026 conference. Text overlaying a graphic depicting a woodland and a stream in shades of blue with the following elements picked out: birds (swifts) and bats making calls, a deer detected on a camera, a salmon detected via its DNA in the water, the flow rate of the stream and the atmospheric concentration of nitrogen dioxide.
January 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Our annual conference, 'Sensing the Environment: Emerging Technologies for Monitoring and Decision-Making' will take place online on 24 February (morning only). Find out more & register: ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2026 #sensors #monitoring #data #environment
Graphic with details of the UKEOF 2026 conference. Text overlaying a graphic depicting a woodland and a stream in shades of blue with the following elements picked out: birds (swifts) and bats making calls, a deer detected on a camera, a salmon detected via its DNA in the water, the flow rate of the stream and the atmospheric concentration of nitrogen dioxide.
January 20, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Our latest output is a practical guide to anyone considering running a citizen science project involving environmental DNA monitoring. Written by @laurens-colours.bsky.social and @lynseyrharper.bsky.social -- tinyurl.com/2cn9zdbx #DNA #CitizenScience #monitoring @ukdnawg.bsky.social
The citizen science DNA monitoring guide's cover, shown against a backdrop of a grey, cloudy sky.
January 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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We're holding our last quarterly Management Group meeting today, bringing together reps from our partner organisations. They'll discuss UKEOF activities, like our annual conference, as well as sharing key partner activities related to environmental observation in the UK. ukeof.org.uk
Graphic depicting different kinds of environmental observation (e.g. citizen science, sample collection, surveys, drones, satellite observation), different aspects of the environment such as land, air, water and biodiversity, and impacts like pollution.
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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📆 The 2nd National Environmental Monitoring Conference takes place in Edinburgh on 15 Dec. as part of the annual BES meeting. Registration closes 11 Nov. Book your place soon. ⌛ #NEMC2025 #environment #ecosystems #monitoring #observation #data @ukceh.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org
Scientist climbing a tower among trees to study the woodland canopy. Photo by Jo Hanley, copyright UKCEH.
October 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Our Management Group met today, part of a quarterly meeting cycle. The discussion covered many aspects of #environmental #monitoring. These are an invaluable - almost unique - opportunity for UK public bodies involved in monitoring to share information & ideas, and to explore working together.
A series of photos, arranged within the circular shape of our logo, that depict different forms of environmental monitoring and the kinds of things that are monitored, such as air pollution, water quality, environmental DNA, weather and species.
September 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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The National Environmental Monitoring Conference returns for its second year. NEMC 2025 will focus on 'From insight to impact: building the UK #environmental #monitoring community'. Find out more: ukeof.org.uk/news/nemc-2025 @britishecologicalsociety.org @ukceh.bsky.social
A faded photo of an orange and brown Gatekeeper butterfly with the word NEWS overlaid.
July 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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For those new to UKEOF, check out the range of resources relating to environmental observation in the UK on our website: ukeof.org.uk/resources
A colourful grid of photos arranged in a circle, depicting different aspects of the environment and environmental monitoring, including citizen science, remote sensing, field observations, sensors, sample collection and DNA analysis. Elements of the environment depicated include water, air (and air pollution) and biodiversity (a tree and a bee).
July 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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The 11th annual conference of our UKDNA Working Group starts today in London. We hope everyone attending enjoys a great conference. Find out more on our website: ukeof.org.uk/our-work/ukd...
(Photo: @lanirudhreddy on unsplash)
A stylised DNA double helix in the form of golden grains against a dark brown background.
May 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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The 11th conference of the UKEOF UKDNA Working Group will take place in London on the 13th-14th May 2025. Find out more on our website. Registration closes on 17 April. ukeof.org.uk/our-work/ukd... #eDNA #DNA #environment #monitoring
A stylised DNA double helix. Image by 'anirudh' on unsplash.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Check out our 'Environmental Observation' @wakelet.bsky.social feed to see the resources and news we've selected from across the internet: wakelet.com/wake/13ZZd4N... #Environment #Observation #Monitoring #Modelling #Data #DNA #NaturalCapital #EarthObservation #CitizenScience
Screenshot of UKEOF 'Environmental Observation' Wakelet feed information plate. Text reads 'Environmetnal monitoring, modelling, remote sensing / earth observation, citizen science, natural capital assessment and the management of environmental data. Focus on the UK. Curated by UK Environmental Observation Framework (UKEOF). Curation does not indicate endorsement by UKEOF or its partners. Web: ukeof.org.uk. Photo if an automatic weather station.
April 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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The video recordings of all the talks given at our well-attended 2025 conference 'Climate change: evidence and impacts on UK environments and resources' are now ready. Find the link on the conference web page: ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2025 #ClimateChange #Environment
Conference graphic, a landcape with a river, a brigde, a power station, wind turbines, a plane, insects, a kestrel, fish in the river, a tree and other plants. Orange and dark grey colour scheme. Conference detail overlaying the image.
March 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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1/3 Thanks to everyone who attended our conference on 'Climate change: evidence and impacts on UK environments and resources' yesterday. If you were there, we hope you found it interesting. #ukeof2025 #climatechange #environment #research #monitoring
Conference graphic, a stylised landscape featuring a bridge over a river, a power station, a plane, wind turbines, an owl, a butterfly, a dragonfly, fish, plants and a tree. Orange and dark grey colour scheme, with conference details over the top.
February 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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🎙️🎦We plan to make recordings of the speaker presentations given at our #ukeof2025 conference available after event, for anyone unable to join or who wants to listen again. ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #climatechange #impacts #ecosystems #environment
Conference graphic: a stylised landscape with a bridge, a river, a power station, a plane, wind turbines, an owl, a butterfly, a dragonfly, fish, plants and a tree. Orange and dark grey colour theme. Conference details overlaying the image.
February 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Our annual conference, Climate change: evidence and impacts on UK environments and resources, is taking place online tomorrow. We've a great line up of speakers. Read about them and what they'll be talking about on our website: ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2025
Conference graphic, a stylised landscape featuring a bridge over a river, a power station, a plane, wind turbines, an owl, a butterfly, a dragonfly, fish, plants and a tree. Orange and dark grey colour scheme with conference details overlaying the image.
February 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Interested in how climate change is affecting the UK’s natural environment, and how evidence is gathered? Join our free online conference on 13 February. The draft programme is online: ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2025
Conference graphic, a stylised landscape featuring river, bridge, power station, wind turbines, a plane, insects, a bird, fishes, plants and trees. Orange and dark grey colour theme. Conference details overlaid.
February 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Don’t miss our free conference on evidence and impacts of climate change on UK environments and resources with speakers including @edhawkins.org. Places are filling fast! 13th February, online. Details: ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2025 #climatechange #environment
UKEOF 2025 conference graphic. A stylised landscape with power station, wind turbines, a plane, a river and biodiversity. Orange and dark grey colour scheme. Overlaid with conference details (which are in the post text).
January 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Our annual conference, 'Climate change: evidence and impacts on UK environments and resources' will take place online on 13 February. Draft programme & registration: ukeof.org.uk/conference/c... #ukeof2025 #climatechange #environment #observation #research
UKEOF 2025 conference graphic. A stylised landscape with power station, wind turbines, a plane, a river and biodiversity. Orange and dark grey colour scheme. Overlaid with conference details (which are in the post text).
January 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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In previous posts we've drawn attention to our Citizen Science and Data Working Groups. Now it's the turn of our Natural Capital Working Group. You can find out more about the group's work here: ukeof.org.uk/our-work/nat... #NaturalCapital #environment
Image representing our Natural Capital Working Group. A photo looking up into a tree canopy with the text 'Nat Cap' in front.
December 11, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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We hope that our unifying principles for environmental monitoring – if widely adopted – will lead to more cohesive and effective #environmental #monitoring in the UK and beyond. More at: ukeof.org.uk/env-mon-prin... [2/2]
The cover of our 'Unifying principle for environmental monitoring' document, featuring a photo of someone attending to kit used for collecting rainwater samples for laboratory analysis.
December 10, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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At today’s National Environmental Monitoring Conference in Liverpool (#BES2024), we're announcing our nine principles for guiding #environmental #monitoring programmes. We hope these will benefit those setting up or developing monitoring initiatives. More: ukeof.org.uk/env-mon-prin... [1/2]
A graphic presenting our principles for guiding environmental monitoring programmes. It is in grid form, with one image per principle: a kestrel, a waterfall, a spider web, geese in flight, oak leaves catching the sun's rays, ripe blackberries, a dew drop on a leaf, a bolt of lightning and the ancient monument of Stonehenge. Text at top: 9 principles upon which successful monitoring programmes are founded.
December 10, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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Catch up with our Data Advisory Group via the summary of their October meeting: ukeof.org.uk/our-work/dat... #data #environment #observations
The word 'Data' with an image of fingers typing on a computer keyboard in the background.
November 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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The upcoming APIENs 'Directions' hackathon (16-17 December) may be of interest: apis.ac.uk/apiens/apien.... APIENs = 'Air Pollution Impacts on Ecosystems Networks'. #AirPollution #air #pollution #ecosystems #data #monitoring #observation
Green montage image of a weather vane and words relating to air pollution impacts. Hackathon event details at top.16-17 December 2024, Lancaster, from lunch to early afternoon.
November 15, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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Our Working Groups covering themes of #environmental #monitoring, #citizenscience, #datamanagement, #environmentalDNA, assessing #naturalcapital and #EarthObservation #EO have produced a range of resources. 🔍Explore more on our website: ukeof.org.uk
View of a Scottish loch from a mountain top
November 14, 2024 at 12:22 PM