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 Schedule of Cassandra Lee Macapagal
The Thesis Proposal of Ms. Cassandra Lee N. Macapagal will be on Friday, 14 November 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Her research is titled “Analysis of the Potential Effects of Future Projected Changes in Temperature and Rainfall on Monthly Streamflow of Panay River Basin”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook […]
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IESM PhD Student Miguel Revilla Wins in ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars’ Conference 2025
Miguel Revilla, a PhD in Meteorology student at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, was recognized for his research presentation at the 13th Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) Graduate Scholars’ Conference, held on 18–19 September 2025 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro […]
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IESM Faculty Member along with Alumna Named as National Finalists in ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2025
Dr. Mayzonee Ligaray, faculty member of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman and head of the Environmental Hydrology Laboratory, has been named as one of the national finalists for the UL Research Institutes (ULRI) ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2025. In addition, Dr. Rhonalyn Macalalad, an alumna of […]
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UP-IESM and MWSS Seal Partnership for AI-SWaMP Project
The University of the Philippines Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UP-IESM) and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) have formally entered into a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the project Artificial Intelligence-based Sustainable Water Resources Management in the Philippines (AI-SWaMP). The ceremonial signing was held at the […]
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Meteorological Masterclass: Tropical Cyclone Risks and Impacts in the Philippines
The Philippine Meteorological Society (PMS), in partnership with the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UP-IESM), invites you to the September–October–November (SON) Season Masterclass on: Tropical Cyclone Risks and Impacts in the Philippines October 8, 2025 (Wednesday) 2:00 – 4:00 PM (UTC+8)Online via Zoom & FB Live, with on-site watch party at Bicol University […]
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PMMSN, BFAR Formalize Partnership for Marine Mammal Protection and Research
The Philippine Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PMMSN) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in the protection and conservation of marine mammals in the Philippines. With the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Laboratory (MMRCL) as PMMSN’s research arm, this partnership lays the foundation […]