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 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:
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IESM Hosts NCR Leg of MET4YOU 2026
The University of the Philippines Diliman Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UP IESM) hosted the National Capital Region (NCR) leg of MET4YOU 2026 (METeorology for YOUng Scientists: Science, Technology and Innovation) on 24 October 2026 at the IESM Auditorium. Organized by the Philippine Meteorological Society, Inc. (PMS), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI),…
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Thesis Proposal of Rochelle Paa
The thesis proposal of Ms. Rochelle R. Paa will be on Monday, 09 November 2026, 9:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “Numerical Experiment of Cloud Overseeding for Mitigating Extreme Rainfall from a Localized Thunderstorm in an Urbanized Area“. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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Thesis Proposal of John Victor Marcelino
The thesis proposal of Mr. John Victor F. Marcelino will be on Friday, 06 November 2026, 1:00 PM via Zoom. His paper is titled “Polychaete Assemblages as Indicators of Environmental Disturbance in Selected Mudflat Habitats of Manila Bay, Philippines“. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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IESM and Dr. Mylene Cayetano recognized at the 2026 Bantayog ng Lawa Awards
The Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, received two recognitions at the 3rd Bantayog ng Lawa Awards organized by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) on 16 October 2026 at Novotel Manila Araneta City, Quezon City. IESM received the Bantayog Para sa Kaunlaran Award for its AI-SWAMP project, led by Mayzonee V. Ligaray, PhD,…