Introduction

This book incorporates the in-depth discussion on Open Access (OA) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set up by the United Nations and how OA expedites the progress toward the United Nations SDGs. Primary target audience are the scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and supporters, offering valuable insights into using OA to solve global problems.

Basics of OA and SDGs

The book starts with basic understanding, explaining the basics of OA, how it connects to the SDGs, and showing examples of successful OA projects.

Open Data and Innovation

The book highlights the role of open data in fostering innovation for sustainability, including specific instances where openly accessible datasets have stimulated innovation for sustainable development.

Alignment with SDGs

The book looks at how OA lines up with specific SDGs like quality education, good health, infrastructure, etc. It also looks at the rules and plans needed to get more people using OA and predicts where OA is headed in the future for sustainable development.

Impact of Open Educational Resources and Medical Research

It also discusses the impact of open educational resources in democratizing learning globally, as well as the role of OA medical research in advancing health equity.

Collaborative Research and Green Technology

The book also investigates how collaborative research platforms contribute to building green technology and bridging gender gaps in knowledge dissemination.

Supporting Sustainable Practices and Community Empowerment

Additionally, it discusses how free information exchange enables sustainable agriculture practices and how community-based participatory research archives empower local communities.

Legal, Policy Frameworks, and Justice

Book also discusses the role of shared environmental studies and accessibility to legal and policy frameworks in promoting justice and climate action.

Practical Applications and Case Studies

Each chapter not only gives ideas but also offers practical instructions for using OA to share knowledge, work together across different fields, and make decisions based on facts that things are really important for reaching SDGs. Successful case studies are also presented to understand the benefits and drawbacks of OA especially by considering the SDGs.

Challenges of OA Implementation

The book acknowledges the challenges of OA implementation.