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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Call for Participants – Alumni Logo Design Contest
We’re inviting all alumni, students, RAs, and faculty to join our Logo Design Contest for the official UP-IESM Alumni Association, Inc. logo. The winning entry will be used as the official logo and the winner will also receive a P5,000 prize. Deadline of submission is on December 15, 2025
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Thesis Proposal of Karen May Dean
The Thesis Proposal of Ms. Karen May A. Dean will be on Thursday, 04 December 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “Influence of Eastern and Central Pacific El Niño Events on Marine Heatwaves and Tropical Cyclone Activity in the Philippines“. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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Thesis Proposal of Diego Lorenz Salcedo
The Thesis Proposal of Mr. Diego Lorenz B. Salcedo will be on Monday, 15 December 2025, at 1:00 PM via Zoom. His paper is titled “Estimating Flood Inundation Patterns under Land Use Change Scenarios in Tullahan River Watershed by Coupling the SWAT and RRI Models” Thesis Proposal Committee:
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Qualifying Examination of Aisa Faith Perez
The Qualifying Examination schedule of Ms. Aisa Faith B. Perez will be on Monday, 15 December 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled”Range of Movement Patterns of Small Cetaceans across Continental and Archipelagic Settings”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/ Examination Committee:
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Thesis Proposal of Aleandra Rivera
The Thesis Proposal of Ms. Aleandra R. Rivera will be on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Her paper is titled “Modulation of the Philippine Southwest Monsoon by Intraseasonal Oscillations and Indian Summer Teleconnections”. The presentation will be streamed live via IESM- UPD Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/upiesm/. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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URGENT hiring for the project Carbon Sequestriation Potential of Trees in urban Green Spaces of a Metropolitan University: The Case of Universitty of the Phlippines Diliman.
The TerraLab of UP IESM is looking for a University Research Associate I for the project Carbon Sequestriation Potential of Trees in urban Green Spaces of a Metropolitan University: The Case of Universitty of the Phlippines Diliman. For inquiries, please contact Dr Replan via email.