UAE-based initiative drives regional open science movement with UNESCO and UAE Ministries’ support - October 9, 2023
The global Open Science movement, which seeks to ensure the accessibility and reproducibility of scientific research while promoting inclusive education models, is a critical component of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recognizing the importance of this movement, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively advancing Open Science practices… Read More
Springer Nature Group’s net-zero targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative - October 5, 2023
Global research publisher Springer Nature Group has achieved a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability by having its science-based emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The announcement is part of the company's ongoing efforts to mitigate its environmental… Read More
STM releases SDG Roadmap - August 4, 2023
STM has released the first part of a new SDG Roadmap to guide publishers large and small in implementing the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supporting sustainability more broadly. This dedicated toolkit of resources for scholarly publishers takes the potentially overwhelming framework of… Read More
ACS Publications joins the SDG Publishers Compact, demonstrates commitment to sustainability - July 26, 2023
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to global sustainability and equity by joining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Publishers Compact. The ACS Publications proudly signs on to support the SDGs, with a specific focus on three… Read More
Publishers Association celebrates 150 signatures on Publishing Declares pledge - July 13, 2023
The Publishers Association has achieved its 150th signature on the Publishing Declares pledge. Launched in 2021, Publishing Declares aims to raise awareness of sustainability issues within the UK book and journal publishing industry, facilitate the discovery of tools and resources, and inspire action towards sustained behavior change.… Read More
Clarivate publishes sustainability report for 2022, demonstrating commitment to United Nations SDGs - May 18, 2023
Clarivate Plc, a global leader in providing trusted intelligence to drive transformation, has released its highly anticipated third annual sustainability report. The report showcases Clarivate's progress in advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, particularly in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals… Read More
Experts emphasize open science and equitable publishing for UN development goals - May 15, 2023
In a virtual discussion held on May 3, experts underscored the crucial role of embracing open science and creating equitable scholarly publishing ecosystems to address global challenges and support the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs). The event, hosted by the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library and… Read More
EDP Sciences launches UN SDGs research collection on ScienceOpen to promote sustainable development goals - May 12, 2023
Academic publisher EDP Sciences has partnered with ScienceOpen to curate and present a research collection focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The EDP Sciences: UN SDGs research collection, recently launched on ScienceOpen, provides easy access to open access research articles, special… Read More
CRKN and Érudit extend partnership for open access, paving the way for a sustainable Canadian OA landscape - May 10, 2023
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) and Érudit have renewed their Partnership for Open Access (POA) for an additional two-year period. This extension will serve as a transition period towards a new long-term partnership agreement planned for 2025, enabling both organizations to work towards… Read More
Building a Sustainable Future: PLOS commits to open access research - April 24, 2023
PLOS, a leading publisher of Open Access scientific journals, has joined over 290 other publishers in signing the UN SDG Publisher’s Compact. The agreement aims to inspire action among publishers in advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by actively seeking and promoting scientific… Read More
