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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UP Student Wins Grand Prize in Satellite Observation Data Utilization Contest 2025
Hans Cecilio Bosshard, a BS Electronics Engineering student from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) at the University of the Philippines Diliman, has been awarded the Grand Prize in the Satellite Observation Data Utilization Contest 2025, organized by the WNI WxBUNKA Foundation. The award was formally announced during the online ceremony held on 10
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Wood-Boring Isopods Linked to Species-Specific Trunk Decay in Recovering Mangroves in Aklan
A recent journal article published in Tropics reports on a study of wood-boring isopod impacts on mangrove trees in a recovering forest in Batan Estuary, Aklan, Philippines. The research involved IESM Faculty Member Rene Rollon, together with IESM researchers Giannina Marie G. Albano, Green Ann A. Cruz, and Maia Patricia D. Garcia, in collaboration with
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Thesis Proposal Schedule of Danilo Marquez Jr.
The Thesis Proposal schedule of Mr. Danilo R. Marquez Jr. will be on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at 4:30 PM via Zoom. His paper is titled “Chemical Characterization and Source Apportionment of PM2.5 in Southeast Asia using Chemical Speciation and Receptor Modeling“. Thesis Proposal Committee:
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IESM Hosts Introductory Meteorology Lecture for BS Fisheries Trainees
The Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology hosted an introductory lecture on meteorology and a laboratory tour for undergraduate BS Fisheries students on 11 February 2026 at the IESM Building, University of the Philippines Diliman. The students are currently undergoing training under the National Marine Fisheries Development Center of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
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Floristic Diversity of Riparian and Associated Vegetation Along the Amnay River
A study by Dr. Enrico L. Replan, faculty member of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology, University of the Philippines Diliman, examined the floristic composition and structural characteristics of riparian vegetation along the downstream section of the Amnay River in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. Published in Plant-Environment Interactions, the research provides a site-specific baseline assessment
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Job Opening: Junior Policy Research Analyst (Open, Posted 5 February 2026)
Project: Strengthening Local Environmental Governance and Policy Coherence for Biodiversity Conservation in the Bicol Region Protected Area System of Camarines Sur Dr. Enrico L. Replan, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), is looking for a Junior Policy Research Analyst to join a project on strengthening local environmental governance and biodiversity