Welcome to the Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology
Established in 2003, The Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology, or IESM, is an academic unit of the College of Science in the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
IESM is committed to providing top-tier education in environmental and atmospheric sciences, equipping graduate students with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges in the Philippines and beyond.
IESM is a hub for innovative research in environmental science and meteorology, leading studies that advance our understanding of climate, weather systems, and sustainable development, both regionally and globally.
IESM plays a vital role in supporting national and regional efforts to mitigate environmental risks, offering expert guidance, and collaborating with government agencies and the public to enhance public safety and environmental stewardship.
News and Announcements
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Thesis Proposal of Aleandra Rivera
The Thesis Proposal of Ms. Aleandra R. Rivera will be on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “Modulation of the Philippine Southwest Monsoon by Intraseasonal Oscillations and Indian Summer Teleconnections”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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URGENT hiring for the project Carbon Sequestriation Potential of Trees in urban Green Spaces of a Metropolitan University: The Case of Universitty of the Phlippines Diliman.
The TerraLab of UP IESM is looking for a University Research Associate I for the project Carbon Sequestriation Potential of Trees in urban Green Spaces of a Metropolitan University: The Case of Universitty of the Phlippines Diliman. For inquiries, please contact Dr Replan via email.
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Dr. Shakil Saghir Appointed as Mentor in NIH-Funded One Health Program
Dr. Shakil Saghir, faculty member of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, has been selected as a mentor in the Mentoring and Skills Development Training Program in One Health (MSDT-One Health), funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Hosted by the University of California, Davis, the […]
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Thesis Proposal of Elijah Joves
The Thesis Proposal of Mr. Elijah A. Joves will be on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 1:00 PM via Zoom. His paper is titled “Effect of Coastal Reclamation on Metro Manila Weather: A Numerical Experiment”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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Thesis Proposal of Nadine Reece Florentino
The Thesis Proposal of Ms. Nadine Reece T. Florentino will be on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 3:00 PM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “The Influence of Laguna Lake on Local Climate in Metro Manila”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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Colloquium Schedule of Melody Anne Ocampo
The colloquium presentation of Ms. Melody Anne B. Ocampo is rescheduled to Tuesday, 13 November 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “Port as Anthropized Environments: An Assessment of Biodiversity”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/ Colloquium Committee: