ARL partners with Sustainable Libraries Initiative to enhance sustainability resources for member institutions - September 27, 2024
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced a new partnership with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) to provide all ARL member institutions with a 12-month membership to SLI, along with a discounted rate for the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP). This partnership is… Read More
Wiley launches comprehensive SDG website during UN Global Goals Week 2024, strengthening commitment to sustainability - September 25, 2024
Wiley, a global leader in research and education, has launched its new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) website during the United Nations’ “Global Goals Week 2024,” a pivotal event focused on action and accountability for the UN's 17 SDGs. The launch underscores Wiley's dedication to… Read More
EDP Sciences drives sustainable development through open access initiatives - September 5, 2024
In the latest update of its “Road to Open” series, EDP Sciences highlights its ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable development through innovative open access (OA) initiatives. This eighth installment of the series focuses on how the organization supports global sustainability efforts via its Diamond Open Access model… Read More
IPA Congress countdown begins with a call for 1000 SDG-related actions from publishers - August 29, 2024
As the 34th International Publishers Congress approaches, the International Publishers Association (IPA) has officially launched a campaign aimed at mobilizing the global publishing sector to contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With just 96 days until the Congress, which will feature a keynote address… Read More
Publishers Association’s ‘Publishing Declares’ pledge reaches 200 signatories - August 16, 2024
The Publishers Association’s sustainability initiative, Publishing Declares, has achieved a significant milestone, with 200 companies now committed to its climate action goals. The 200th signatory to join the pledge was Muddy Publishing, a design company known for its commitment to sustainable practices. Launched in 2021, the Publishing… Read More
Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Centre for Scientific Research deepen collaboration and boost global sustainable development - July 5, 2024
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) of France have announced plans to deepen their collaboration and jointly advance global sustainable development efforts. This decision follows a bilateral strategic dialogue meeting held last week in Beijing, marking… Read More
OUP releases Responsible Publishing Report on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - June 13, 2024
Oxford University Press (OUP) has published the latest Responsible Publishing Report outlining how—as a signatory to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Publishers Compact—it aligns many of its operational and publishing activities with the SDGs through its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, operating ethically, and supporting… Read More
Springer Nature joins UN Women Media Compact to empower women in science - June 10, 2024
Springer Nature, a leading global research, educational, and professional publisher, has announced its partnership with the UN Women Media Compact, a global initiative aimed at enhancing the empowerment of women. This move underscores Springer Nature's commitment to advancing gender equity within the scientific community… Read More
Clarivate joins United Nations SDG Publishers Compact - April 24, 2024
Clarivate Plc, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Publishers Compact. Signatories of the compact pledge to develop sustainable practices and act as champions of the SDGs during the Decade of… Read More
De Gruyter eBound Foundation launches UPLOpen.com: Democratizing access to scholarly knowledge and advancing sustainability goals - April 22, 2024
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at democratizing access to scholarly knowledge and driving progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the De Gruyter eBound Foundation has introduced UPLOpen.com. Developed as part of the University Press Library Open (UPLO), UPLOpen.com is a… Read More
