Update. The #IPLC letter has inspired a similar letter from #UK researchers to their library directors.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZAlPDvECb5Zm1pqAf0I1f0sjcBqPbkPGMvGIhaCz6lM/edit

"Article processing charges (#APCs) and read-and-publish models…reinforce inequities in scholarly publishing…These models typically move the #paywall from the reader to the author which excludes many authors in the global #South. The UK is already unusual in its over-reliance on read-and-publish agreements to achieve #OpenAccess."

Update. The statement is now on the #IPLC website.
https://ivpluslibraries.org/2023/03/iplc-letter-to-the-office-of-science-technology-policy/

Another excerpt: "As representatives of some of the most well-resourced #libraries in the country, we are committed to using our resources to promote public access to all research, not just the research our scholars produce. If public access to research outputs is achieved via a pay-to-publish model, we will have squandered an opportunity to promote #equity in scholarly communication."

#APCs, #ScholComm, #OpenAccess

Thank-you to the #IPLC #library directors for this strong statement in support of the White House #OSTP Nelson memo.
https://libraries.mit.edu/news/libraries-support-3/34036/

"Implementing the Nelson memo via an #APC model is antithetical to the equity goals so clearly articulated in the guidance memo and the values of our institutions."

RT @dobura
A beautiful piece on #dignity based practice that is wholly relevant to todays discussions on #biodiversity #climate and #justice. It transforms the power relationships to what we say they should be, but still don’t do. Please discuss at #IMPAC5. #IPBES #IPLC https://twitter.com/seyeabimbola/status/1621422379292594176

RT @IIFB_indigenous@twitter.com

Earlier today, IIFB had the opportunity to meet with Francis Ogwal and Basile van Havre, co-chairs of the Working Group on the post-2020 GBF. Both co-chairs reiterated their commitment to continue working with #IPLC towards a transformative GBF.
#fornatureandpeople #COP15

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/IIFB_indigenous/status/1598861472477552640

RT @RainforestNORW@twitter.com

Great story by @johnccannon@twitter.com at @mongabay@twitter.com as the world prepares for a strong nature agreement at #COP15.
Indigenous peoples #IPLC are increasingly recognised for their valuable conservation work, yet little funding reach comunities or is fit for purpose.
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/despite-pledges-obstacles-stifle-community-climate-and-conservation-funding/