Editorial Snapshot: The shifting landscape of open science mandates: What cOAlition S’s 2026–2030 strategy signals for researchers
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- Published: 2026/04/22
After launching Plan S in 2018, cOAlition S has announced its 2026–2030 strategy, marking an evolution from the initiative’s original prescriptive mandates toward a more collaborative framework. The plan reaffirms support for full and immediate open access while broadening its vision to “a scholarly communication system that enables rapid, open, transparent, and equitable sharing of trustworthy scientific knowledge.” Developed through member consultations and analysis of global trends—including rising APC costs, equity gaps, and AI’s role in publishing—the strategy addresses the limitations exposed by Plan S’s early disruptions. Details are outlined in the official announcement.