In an open lecture titled “The varying openness of Open Access publishing in the light of globally inclusive research equity”, Dr. Jo Havemann, trainer and consultant in Open Science Communication with a background in Evolution and Developmental biology discuss the path towards equal opportunities in publishing, detailing both the opportunities and challenges of Open Access publishing with a special focus on Latin America, Africa and Asia. She will also touch upon UNESCO:s Open Science recommendations and discuss how research can inform activities towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.