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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Colloquium Schedule of Melody Anne Ocampo
The colloquium presentation of Ms. Melody Anne B. Ocampo will be on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “Port as Anthropized Environments: An Assessment of Biodiversity”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/ Colloquium Committee:
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IESM Represents the Philippines at the International Workshop on Typhoon Science and Technology Research 2025
Dr. Rafaela Jane P. Delfino and Dr. Gerry Bagtasa of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, represented the institute and the country at the International Workshop on Typhoon Science and Technology Research Conference (IWTRC) 2025, held from 21 to 23 October 2025 at Hamagin Hall, Yokohama, Japan. Originally […]
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Philippine Box Jellyfish: New and First Records Discovered in the Coral Triangle
Figure: Distribution of carybdeid box jellyfish. (a) Hypothesized global range of selected species; (b–c) confirmed records from Batangas and Mindoro, Philippines. A new study co-authored by IESM faculty member Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones and alumna Russel Christine B. Corcino has expanded our understanding of the country’s marine biodiversity, documenting new and first records of box […]
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Dr. Mayzonee Ligaray Receives Honorable Mention in 2025 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women
Dr. Mayzonee Ligaray, faculty member of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, has been named runner-up (Honorable Mention) in the 2025 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women, organized by the ASEAN Secretariat’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (COSTI) in partnership with the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, Google, UL Research […]
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Thesis Proposal of Christian Mark Ison
The Thesis Proposal of Mr. Christian Mark S. Ison will be on Monday, 17 November 2025, at 9:00 AM via Zoom. His paper is titled “Analysis of Tropical Cyclone Activity in the South China Sea and its Impacts in the Philippines”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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Dr. Josefino C. Comiso Named 2025 AGU Union Fellow
Dr. Josefino C. Comiso, Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, has been named a 2025 Union Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), one of the highest honors conferred upon Earth and space scientists worldwide. Established in 1962, the AGU Fellows Program recognizes members who […]