United we stand: 2025 Impact Report release
United we stand: 2025 Impact Report release
Next year, CSLDF will celebrate 15 years of protecting and defending the scientific endeavor. It is safe to say that, in all that time, we have never experienced anything like the current assault on federal science (and much of the federal government).
We are, however, deeply grateful to our supporters for what they have helped us achieve over the last 10 months. We are pleased to share these achievements in our 2025 Impact Report, released today, which outlines how we have met the challenges of this particular moment.
2025 has certainly been the most challenging year of our nearly 15-year history. But as our 2025 Impact Report makes clear, thanks to our donors, we are meeting the moment and standing firm in the fight for climate science against destructive forces.
And we’re not done. We are in this fight for the long haul. Together, we will not back down from the fight to defend climate scientists and science itself.
Read the full report here.
Please note that things are moving very quickly and may have changed by the time you read this newsletter.
We remain committed to protecting and defending scientists. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please reach out for a free, confidential consultation with one of our attorneys.
News & Events
Review: A Billion Butterflies by Jagadish Shukla
October 29, 2025 | Hindustan Times
Dr. Jagadish Shukla faced threats from climate change deniers after proposing legal action against organizations that knowingly deceived people about climate change. But his was not an isolated case; so widespread has been the harassment against scientists that CSLDF was set up to counter it.
AGU Fall Meeting 2025: Free Legal Advice for Scientists
December 15 – December 18, 2025 | New Orleans Convention Center or virtual
Scientists attending AGU25 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, 30-minute legal consultations. Join us to discuss issues such as First Amendment matters, employment concerns, strategies for safeguarding online communications from adverse interests, or any other legal questions or concerns.
AGU Fall Meeting 2025: Anticipating the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research & Communication
December 17, 2025 at 2:15pm – 5:45pm CDT
Join CSLDF for insight into how to combat and counter political attacks, including a thorough primer on the First Amendment and best practices on participating safely in advocacy and activism.