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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IESM and SEED Lab to Host Lecture on Batanes Plant Diversity with Dr. Marjorie delos Angeles
Join us for an Invited Scientific Lecture by Dr. Marjorie D. delos Angeles (UPLB) on “Floral Diversity and Ecological Drivers of Plant Assemblage in the Batanes Archipelago.” Speaker: Dr. Marjorie D. delos Angeles, Project Leader, University of the Philippines Los BañosDate and time: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (PHT)Venue: IESM Auditorium, UP Diliman, and online via Zoom Batanes…
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Colloquium of Dawn Iva Satumbaga
The colloquium presentation of Ms. Dawn Iva P. Satumbaga will be on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, at 1:00 PM at the IESM auditorium, IESM building. Her paper is titled “GIS approach in quantifying the intensity of small-scale intertidal fisheries”. Colloquium Committee:
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Thesis Proposal of Cassandra Joy Cabigan
The thesis proposal of Ms. Cassandra Joy V. Cabigan will be on Friday, 20 November 2026, 10:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “Spatial and Temporal Variability of GPS-Derived Precipitable Water Vapor from 2020 to 2025 in the Philippines“. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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Thesis Defense of Caelan Philip Diaz
The thesis defense of Mr. Caelan Philip B. Diaz will be on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 1:00 PMat the IESM Auditorium, IESM Building. His paper is titled “Basin-Wide Suitability Assessment and Hydrological Modelling of Blue-Green Infrastructure of Selected Basins in Central and Southern Luzon”. Thesis Defense Committee:
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Thesis Proposal of Kisha Pungsayan
The thesis proposal of Ms. Kisha Pungsayan will be on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 10:00 AM at the IESM Auditorium, IESM building (hybrid). Her paper is titled “Genetic Assessment and Phylogenomics of Stenella species stranded in Philippine Waters, Inferred from Mitochondrial and Whole Genome Sequences“. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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Thesis Proposal of Queenie Mae Marquez
The thesis proposal of Ms. Queenie Mae L. Marquez will be on Monday, 09 November 2026, 11:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Carbon Stocks and Vulnerability of the Urban Forest of the University of the Philippines Diliman“. Thesis Proposal Committee: