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 alumni receive presentation awards at 2026 ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars’ Conference
Two IESM alumni received presentation awards at the 14th Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) Graduate Scholars’ Conference in Iloilo City. Alyssa Tobias, an MS Environmental Science graduate, was named Best MS Poster Presenter in Category 1: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, while Kate Lupena, an MS Meteorology graduate, received Best MS Oral Presenter in the same category.…
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IESM students and alumni share research at 14th ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars’ Conference
Graduate students and alumni from the IESM Meteorology and Environmental Science programs joined fellow scholars at the 14th Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) Graduate Scholars’ Conference in Iloilo City, where they shared their research through oral and poster presentations. IESM faculty member Dr. Rafaela Jane P. Delfino also took part in the conference as a judge.…
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Thesis Defense of Marielle Anne Alemania
The thesis defense of Ms. Marielle Anne P. Alemania will be on Wednesday, 07 October 2026, 10:00 AM at the IESM Auditorium, IESM Building. Her paper is titled “Impacts of aerosol-cloud interactions on simulated thunderstorm events over Metro Manila and Ilocos Norte, Philippines”. Thesis Defense Committee:
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IESM, NKUST College of Maritime hold joint research seminar on environmental and maritime sciences
Faculty members from the College of Maritime, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) visited the UP Diliman Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM) for a joint research seminar on 4 September 2026 at the IESM Auditorium. The seminar featured ongoing collaborative research between NKUST and IESM faculty in the areas of seaport emissions, air quality, and environmental…
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New study establishes long-term record of storm surges across the Philippines
IESM alumna Anjela A. Ilagan has published a new study reconstructing historical storm surge events across the Philippines using decades of tide gauge observations from National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA). Published in Natural Hazards, the research examined records from 60 tide gauge stations covering 1947 to 2024, addressing a gap in nationwide studies based on long-term instrumental observations.…
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Thesis Proposal of Analiza Clauren-Jorda
Please be informed that the thesis proposal of Ms. Analiza C. Clauren-Jorda will be on Friday, 25 September 2026, 9:00 AMvia Zoom. Her paper is titled “The Influence of Quasi-Biweekly Oscillation on Tropical Cyclone Track and Intensity within the Philippine Area of Responsibility“. Thesis Proposal Committee: