While short-term disruptions are manageable, scientists say, they are still concerned the unrest—and possible political ramifications—will affect the country’s research programs long-term.

Signatories of the declaration say the need for governments to act on human-driven climate change is too urgent to stay silent.

Environmental activists of all ages took to the streets in cities across the globe.

Those who plan to participate say communication is critical to researchers’ role.

Protestors disapprove of putting scientific institutions under the authority of a government-led committee.

Demonstrations took place in the country’s capital on Tuesday following what many researchers see as a threat to academic freedom.

Many cities around the globe, including Washington, DC, saw shrunken crowd sizes, and numerous events turned into rallies rather than processions.

“I'm not a mad scientist. I'm absolutely furious.”

More than 40,000 research staff and lecturers are expected to walk out in 14 days of protests.