Open science is a movement based on the idea of sharing and reusing scientific outputs of all kinds. It aims for a complete paradigm shift in established scientific practices, resulting in the free publication and sharing of scientific knowledge in all areas of its lifecycle.
Useful Resources:
UNESCO Open Science Toolkit – eight documents designed to support the implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science. The aim is to provide guidance on areas such as funding, policy development and capacity building for Open Science.
- Funding Open Science
- Developing Policies for Open Science
- Understanding Open Science
- Building Capacity for Open Science
- Bolstering Open Science Infrastructures for All
- Checklist for open access publishers on implementing the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
- Checklist for universities on implementing the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
- Identifying predatory academic journals and conferences
