The Berlin Declaration on Open Access

The Berlin Declaration on Open Access is a statement from 2003 that encourages free and immediate online access to scholarly research. It promotes sharing research results so that anyone—students, researchers, or the public—can read, download, and use them without cost. The goal is to make knowledge more accessible, foster collaboration, and accelerate scientific progress. Essentially, it advocates for removing barriers to information, ensuring that valuable research is available worldwide to benefit society as a whole.