Promoting crisis-ready data policies in science publishing: Implementing UNESCO’s Open Science guidance for resilient preservation, response, and recovery

Promoting crisis-ready data policies in science publishing: Implementing UNESCO’s Open Science guidance for resilient preservation, response, and recovery

Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium (NAKA)

Crises disrupt not only societies but also the continuity of scientific data and publications essential for evidence-based decision-making. Preserving the integrity, accessibility, and long-term usability of these resources during disruptions has become a global priority. In response, UNESCO, with the support of CODATA, has developed a suite of Open Science Toolkit instruments (Factsheet, Guidance, and Checklist) on ‘Developing Data Policies for Times of Crisis Facilitated by Open Science’. This presentation examines how these instruments can strengthen data preservation, response, and recovery within scholarly communication. By promoting crisis-ready data policies supported by AI-enabled systems in science publishing, the UNESCO approach connects open science principles with resilient preservation strategies, including long-term archiving, format migration, and continuity under disruption. The session highlights how integrating ethical foresight, AI-supported open infrastructures, and interoperability standards ensures that research data remain reliable and trustworthy even in emergencies. Practical examples demonstrate how the guidance helps institutions and publishers align data stewardship, AI governance, transparency, and preparedness to sustain access and reproducibility across crises. Participants will gain insights into applying UNESCO’s Open Science guidance to enhance data resilience, continuity, and recovery in scholarly ecosystems while advancing global collaboration and safeguarding the scientific record in times of crisis.