Impact Report
Since 2021, CAD has responded to over 800 requests for support and is estimated to have impacted over 3,500 individuals through the support provided in 60 countries.
Emergency Response
2025
420+
TOTAL REQUESTS
84%
CASES SUPPORTED
44
INDIGENOUS DEFENDERS REQUESTS
49
COUNTRIES REACHED
2100+
PEOPLE BENEFITED
48
TEMPORARY RELOCATION
We verify the cases thoroughly to ensure support goes directly to climate justice activists at risk because of their activism and advocacy.
Advocacy focus
Advocacy Focus
Regional Breakdown
Type of Support
Capacity Building Impact
To organically increase capacities inside the movement to mitigate risks, CAD strategically supports collectives, grassroots movements and other organizations with capacity building, risk assessments and implementation of mitigation measures.
2025
257
PARTICIPANTS
37
TRAININGS CONDUCTED
650+
PEOPLE IMPACTED INDIRECTLY
41
COUNTRIES
REACHED
4,500
PEOPLE REACHED
7
COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS
Topics:
Introduction to holistic safety
Digital Security Basics
Physical security & Legal risks
Emotional first aid & collective
Wellbeing
Travel & Event Safety
Security in collective work
Implementing security tools
Safe storytelling
Collective Capacity Building:
Bonn Climate Camp
Future Generations Tribunal East Africa
Mesoamerican Caravan for Climate and
Life to COP30
Amazon Flotilla to COP30
Regional Tailored Programs
Regional Safety Training
Sub-Saharan Africa and SWANA
Youth Organiser Engagement Program
Available in English, Spanish & Portuguese
Preparing for COP30
Power 2 Voices
Thematic guides & exercises
Worldwide online accessibility
Afghans Empowerment Program
Co-created by Afghan youth climate
justice activists
Mesoamerican Caravan & Amazonian Flotilla
Legal research
Risk assessment for routes and participants
Creation of security protocols
Creation of support providers network for monitoring protocols
Implementation of protocols on the ground
Logistical and narrative support during incidents
Through this, we supported movement-led mobilizations with over 300 activists and Indigenous defenders.
Sincere thanks and appreciation to you
for organising such programmes aimed at empowering us. I hope these kinds of activities will continue and contribute to the growth and development of many others as well.