The Toluca-Cape Town Declaration marks a significant milestone in recognizing scientific knowledge as a public good, reinforcing the principles of Diamond Open Access.
Adopted at the 2024 Global Summit in Cape Town, the declaration emphasizes community-led, non-commercial scholarly publishing. It highlights the importance of decolonizing research, amplifying underrepresented voices, and addressing local and global challenges through open-access dissemination.
Signed by representatives from 73 countries, the declaration advances equitable research access and underscores the role of open science in driving social justice and inclusive knowledge exchange.
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