From 16-18 October 2025, members of the global Open Science communities convened online and in-person at United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan to advance and uphold the fundamental human right to participate in and benefit from science. Participants included librarians, academics, researchers, publishers, funders, science communicators and policymakers.

The Conference will deliver concrete outcomes, including the Communiqué of the Conference Advisory Committee and the Outcome Document.

Communiqué of the Conference Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee to the 4th United Nations Open Science and Open Scholarship Conference is composed of ten individuals representing a diverse range of regions, perspectives, and stakeholder groups.

The Communiqué of the Conference Advisory Committee on Open Science and the Pact for the Future reaffirms that open science—guided by the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science—advances knowledge as a global public good and stands as an essential catalyst for implementing the Pact for the Future.

Open Science is a catalyst for bridging the digital divide, strengthening multilateral cooperation, and ensuring intergenerational equity. By embracing its principles, the global community can transform how humanity tackles complex challenges and secures a sustainable future. READ THE COMMUNIQUÉ

Outcome Document

A summary of the main ideas put forward by speakers and participants of the 4th United Nations Open Science and Open Scholarship Conference is being prepared for release in early 2026. Outcome documents from previous iterations of the Conferences are available on the Library's website.