The importance of Open Science for the achievement of the United Nations’ goals was made clear in last year’s the Pact for the Future, and underlined by the Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board’s recent statement. 

The 4th UN Open Science and Scholarship Conference will explore how to build on this momentum, from the level of the UN to national laws and policies adopted within institutions.

Held at the UN University in Tokyo, speakers from around the world, as well as from intergovernmental organisations, national governments, academia and libraries will share their inputs. Across three days, they will look at efforts thttps://www.ifla.org/news/open-science-scholarship-advisory-committee-celebrates-open-access-week-2025/o increase the inclusiveness and impact of Open Science, overcome barriers to access, and incorporate it better into science communication.

IFLA, drawing on the work of our Open Sceince and Scholarship Advisory Committee (OSSAC), will be present both in person and online, highlighting the perspectives and priorities of the global library community.

Find out more about the Conference, as well as about what OSSAC members are doing for this year’s Open Access Week.