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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Applications to IESM Graduate Programs Are Now Open For AY 2026-2027
The Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM) is now accepting applications to its graduate programs for AY 2026-2027. Applicants may apply to the following programs: IESM offers graduate training grounded in strong research, interdisciplinary learning, and a commitment to addressing environmental and atmospheric challenges. Through its programs, students are equipped with advanced knowledge and
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EMB and UP-IESM Launch Urban Air Quality Supersite to Strengthen Science-Driven Environmental Policy
The Environmental Management Bureau and the University of the Philippines Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 31 March 2026 for the establishment of an Urban Air Quality Monitoring Site at the UP National Science Complex. The partnership is expected to strengthen air quality monitoring efforts in Metro Manila and
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Strengthening the Core: Highlights from the Interagency Summit on Philippine Sectoral Planning
Leaders from government and academia convened on 11 March 2025 at the PICC Secretariat Building for the Interagency Summit on Enhancing Harmony and Integration in Philippine Sectoral Development Planning. The event served as a venue to address fragmented planning processes and discuss a unified action agenda for the country’s future. Opening messages were delivered by
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Dissertation Proposal of Dawn Iva Satumbaga
The Dissertation Proposal of Ms. Dawn Iva P. Satumbaga will be on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at 10:00 AM at the IESM Auditorium, IESM Building. Her paper is titled “Quantifying the Disturbance-Diversity Relationship in Shellfish Gleaning”. Dissertation Proposal Committee:
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IESM Co-hosts GPM–PMM Asia-Oceania Workshop 2026
The Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, is co-hosting the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) and Precipitation Measuring Mission (PMM) Asia-Oceania Workshop 2026 on 26–27 March 2026, in collaboration with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Day 1 of the
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Study on Heat and Climate in the Philippines Wins Second Place at PMS Convention 2026
Wilmer Agustin, a graduate student at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, was awarded Second Place in the Oral Presentation (Professional Category) during Day 2 of the Philippine Meteorological Society (PMS) Annual Convention 2026, held on 25 March 2026. Agustin is a student researcher at the Climate and