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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The What, How, and Why Dugongs Matter
Originally posted on the Marine Mammal Research & Conservation Labs’ Facebook page. Dugongs play a vital role as a keystone species in coastal ecosystems. As obligate benthic herbivores, their anatomy is adapted to grazing exclusively on seagrass beds. Dugongs enhance seagrass communities and boost productivity via its optimal and cultivation grazing. Unfortunately, their proximity to […]
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IESM Participates in 2025 Environmental Summit Hosted by DENR-NCR
Quezon City, Philippines – August 14-15, 2025 The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) conducted the 2025 Environmental Summit at Seda Vertis North Hotel, gathering representatives from government agencies, academic institutions, and various stakeholders to discuss current environmental challenges and strategies for sustainable development. The summit provided a platform for […]
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Environmental Pollution Studies Laboratory Partners with Saitama University for Air Quality Research in the Philippines
As part of our commitment to advancing air quality research in the Philippines, Prof. Mylene Cayetano’s Environmental Pollution Studies Laboratory has partnered with Saitama University’s Sekiguchi Laboratory to conduct a series of collaborative air sampling activities in Metro Manila. This research aims to better understand the composition, and seasonality of size-segregated particulate matter (PM) in […]
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IESM Holds 2025 Incoming Students Orientation Program
The Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM) welcomed its new batch of graduate students during the 2025 Incoming Students Orientation Program, held on 1 August 2025 at the IESM Auditorium, UP Diliman. The orientation aimed to introduce incoming students to the University and the Institute, provide an overview of IESM’s academic programs (Diploma, MS, […]
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EMB Technical Officers Complete Advanced Meteorology Training, Boosting Philippines’ Air Quality Management
Originally posted by the EMB Central Office on Facebook on 29 July 2025. Forty-one technical officers from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) completed a specialized training program on meteorology and its impact on air quality on July 17, 2025. The training, conducted by the University of the Philippines-Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UP-IESM), aimed […]
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Capacity Building for Marine Megafauna Conservation: IESM and BFAR-NMFDC Conduct National Trainer’s Training
The Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), through the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Laboratory (MMRCL), is proud to have partnered with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Marine Fisheries Development Center (BFAR-NMFDC) in conducting the “National Trainer’s Training on the Safe Handling and Release of Cetaceans and Whale Sharks Interacting […]