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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef)

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Global Climate Legal Defense uses the law to keep climate defenders free to speak and act. www.climatelegaldefense.org

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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Headed to COP31? Register to attend an upcoming webinar session with CliDef and @openbriefing.bsky.social to learn practical steps for holistic security in Türkiye. ➡️ October 14th: www.climatelegaldefense.org/events/cop31... ➡️ October 20th: www.climatelegaldefense.org/events/cop31...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
VICTORY! In April 2025, 11 Ugandan climate defenders entered the Kenya Commercial Bank headquarters to peacefully deliver a letter urging the bank to end its financial support for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. After 17 months of delays, the case was just dismissed! 👏
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This week, we launched our #COP31 Legal Protection Center to support the safety of climate activists attending and traveling home during the annual UN climate conference in Türkiye (Nov 9-20). 👉 Visit: www.climatelegaldefense.org/cop31-en ☑️ RSVP for webinars: www.climatelegaldefense.org/events
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In the face of global repression, censorship, and criminalization, what does it take for climate defenders to succeed? Climate defenders need lawyers to be on their side. We just launched our annual report, and this was our busiest year-to-date. Read more 👉 www.climatelegaldefense.org/who-we-are
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
What does it take to stand up to the power of the fossil fuel industry? CliDef's Executive Director Betsy Apple recently spoke to @climategroup.bsky.social about why legal protection for climate defenders is essential: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
TOMORROW: Join CliDef and partners for a discussion on the African Court on Human and Peoples'​ Rights' upcoming climate advisory opinion and what it means for climate justice. 📅 Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 14:00–15:30 EAT 🔗 RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
What unique role do women lawyers play in supporting women climate defenders? We spoke with @libertyprobono.bsky.social about their work and the challenges facing women activists in Ugandan society, where speaking up can be dangerous and taboo. www.climatelegaldefense.org/blog-alt/cre...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
"This outcome sends a strong message: energy projects can no longer be imposed on communities without their free, prior, and informed consent,” said Aly Marie Sagne, Executive Director of Lumiere Synergie pour le Developpement and partner of CliDef. 👉 www.climatelegaldefense.org/news-mention...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
RSVP to discuss the ethical and safety considerations media and communications professionals should take into consideration when reporting on climate defenders who are living under legal, mental or physical threat, and mass surveillance. Register: 👉 www.climatelegaldefense.org/events/the-e...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Our Climate Defender Hotline at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil is live. ⚖️ Climate defenders can reach legal advice via WhatsApp until November 22, 2025. Our on-the-ground legal monitoring team is available for advice and/or representation as necessary. www.climatelegaldefense.org/cop30-en
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Headed to #COP30 in Belém, Brazil this November? Register to attend an upcoming webinar and learn practical steps for holistic security before, during, and after the conference. RSVP: www.climatelegaldefense.org/resources/co...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
No one should be sued or jailed for speaking out. Global Climate Legal Defense is using the law to keep climate defenders free to speak, to act, to associate and free to protect the climate for all of us. 🌳 Read our annual report: static1.squarespace.com/static/650c6...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Headed to NYC for Climate Week? RSVP to join us on September 25 at 2PM ET to hear from climate movement leaders, content creators, and independent journalists about navigating the two sides of digital tech. RSVP: www.climatelegaldefense.org/resources/cl...
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Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef) @clidef.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
📣 Next week, CliDef will bring together leading experts on how SLAPPs are currently impacting climate defenders in Poland. Learn about anti-SLAPP coalitions, and how to engage in the movement to defend free speech and climate action. RSVP: www.climatelegaldefense.org/resources/po...
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