Welcome to the Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology
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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.
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EDUCATION
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.
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RESEARCH
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.
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SERVICE
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
12th ACES in Palawan
The Philippine Environmental Science Association (PESA), Palawan State University (PSU), and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB-SESAM) are organizing the 12th Annual International Conference on Environmental Science (ACES) on 6-8 November 2024 at Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
August 19, 2024 Haze in NCR Likely Due to Local Emissions
Haze in NCR Likely Due to Local Emissions and some Contributions from Southern Luzon (including Taal) Preliminary simulations by Dr. Gerry Bagtasa of the Atmospheric Physics Laboratory suggest that the haze observed yesterday in the National Capital Region (NCR) primarily originated from local emissions. The model also indicates that emissions from Taal and power plants […]
Dissertation Proposal of Melody Anne Ocampo
The dissertation proposal of Ms. Melody Anne B. Ocampo will be on Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 1:00 PM via Zoom. Her paper is entitled “Same Risk Area (SRA) Assessment Between Port of Manila and Port of Cebu Through Bioinvasion Modelling”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/ Dissertation Proposal Committee: