Advancing Sustainable Development through Open Science: A Case Study of Contributions to UN SDGs

In recent years, the open science movement has gained momentum as a catalyst for addressing global challenges and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This presentation highlights the significant contributions to open science, specifically through the publication of five impactful open-access articles with Elsevier between 2020 and 2022. The research articles referred to in this study look at critical issues at the intersection of environmental sustainability, public health, and circular economy. The presentations here are directly linked to various UN SDGs, illustrating how open science can play a very important role in achieving a sustainable and equitable future. The outlined articles cover a range of topics, including the integration of data to address climate change challenges on the Guyana coast (SDG 14 and SDG 17), the correlation between household waste generation, waste composition, and COVID-19 exposure in Guyana and Nigeria (SDG 3, SDG 8, SDG 11, SDG 12, and SDG 17), and the importance of linking national policies to beneficiaries through geospatial and statistical focus in waste and sanitation planning (SDG 12 and SDG 17), among others. These referred articles explore the broader implications of open science in driving societal progress. This presentation emphasises the collaborative and transparent nature of open-access research, showcasing how academic research is contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable world. It is expected that this write-up underscores the need for continued support and advocacy for open-access initiatives to ensure a more transparent and collaborative future in research.