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GAC Liaison Reports (At-Large / ICANN Community)
by Joanna Kulesza April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

Dear colleagues, Please find here <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99710696/GA…> and below my Liaison Report ahead of today’s call. Please note that I may join late due to competing commitments – my apologies in advance. I look forward to your feedback on the items flagged below, particularly the proposed bilateral agenda for ICANN86. Warm regards, Joanna GAC Liaison Report: ALAC Monthly Call By: Joanna Kulesza, EURALO, ALAC Liaison to the GAC Reporting Period: February – April 2026 Submitted: April 2026 1. Regulatory Developments Briefing Series 1.1 Review of the Briefing Series – GAC Governmental Engagement Call Following a productive cycle of seven briefings delivered since January 2025, a dedicated call with the ICANN Governmental Engagement team is scheduled to review the format of the series and decide on its continuation, cadence and ownership going forward. This report reflects the Liaison’s preliminary position; input from ALAC members ahead of that call is welcomed. Options under consideration: * Option A – Maintain current cadence (monthly/intersessional, up to nine sessions per year). Next proposed topic: inaugural Organizational Session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security, the successor framework to the Open-Ended Working Group established pursuant to UNGA resolution 79/237, which took place on 30–31 March 2026 at UN Headquarters. * Option B – Reduce to quarterly (four sessions per year). Allows for deeper preparation, higher-profile speakers, and sustainable administrative load. * Option C – Sunset the series in its current form; replace with ad-hoc briefings tied to specific multilateral events (WSIS+20 milestones, Global Mechanism cycle outcomes, Hanoi Convention ratifications). Liaison’s preliminary view: the series has established itself as a cross-community platform for substantive engagement on regulatory developments of direct relevance to ICANN and to end-user interests. It fills a gap no other ICANN convening currently covers. Option B (quarterly) is recommended as the most sustainable arrangement, conditional on continued administrative support from the ICANN Governmental Engagement team. Feedback from ALAC members is welcomed before the GAC–GE call. 2. ICANN86 Seville – ALAC–GAC Bilateral Meeting Preparation Preparation for the ALAC–GAC bilateral at ICANN86 (Seville, 7–11 June 2026) is underway, in coordination with the GAC Chair, ALAC Chair, and the ICANN Governmental Engagement team. Provisional agenda items under discussion: * DNS abuse enforcement: follow-up to ICANN85 discussions and the GNSO Council review * WSIS+20 follow-up and the Global Mechanism’s first-cycle agenda * ASP mid-program assessment (pending publication of ICANN org analysis) Feedback from ALAC is explicitly sought on: * Whether DNS abuse and WSIS+20 should be retained as standing agenda items in the bilateral format, given that both topics were covered at length in ICANN84 and ICANN85 bilaterals. * Whether the UN Permanent Mechanism on Cybersecurity should be introduced as a new item, reflecting its recent launch and its impact on DNS security and stability. * Speaker balance and intervention points; candidate ALAC speakers for each item. 3. Strategic Alignment with ALAC FY26 Priorities The work reported here directly supports two of ALAC’s FY26 Strategic Objectives. Strategic Objective 1: Evolve and promote ICANN’s multistakeholder model. The Liaison’s engagement with the UN Global Mechanism’s Organizational Session, and the Regulatory Developments Briefing on that process, directly contribute to the At-Large community’s informed participation in the post-WSIS+20 international governance environment. Strategic Objective 3: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to evolve the Internet’s unique identifier systems. Ongoing ALAC–GAC coordination on DNS abuse, Hanoi Convention implementation and registration data access continues to reflect shared responsibility for identifier governance with a user-centric perspective. 4. Recommendations * ALAC to endorse continuation of the Regulatory Developments Briefing Series on a quarterly cadence, with the ICANN Governmental Engagement team leading administrative coordination and the ALAC Liaison leading content direction. * ALAC to provide feedback on the proposed ICANN86 bilateral agenda by 4 May 2026, with particular attention to the question of whether the UN Permanent Mechanism on Cybersecurity should be introduced as a standing item. * ALAC to flag any further topics for Regulatory Developments Briefings in Q2 2026, to allow for speaker recruitment and agenda coordination with the GAC GE team. Annex: Regulatory Developments Briefing Series – Delivery Record Seven briefings delivered since January 2025: * Briefing 1 – WSIS+20 Discussion (13 January 2025) * Briefing 2 – UN Cybercrime Convention and the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention (13 February 2025) * Briefing 3 – Regulatory Approaches to Cybersecurity and Internet Governance (with Jan Králík, Council of Europe) (24 April 2025) * Briefing 4 – Internet Infrastructure and Multistakeholder Governance in MENA (29 May 2025) * Briefing 5 – UN OEWG Outcomes & WSIS+20 Reflections (24 July 2025) * Briefing 6 – WSIS+20 Zero Draft: Internet Governance section (11 September 2025) * Briefing 7 – WSIS+20 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting Outcomes (15 January 2026) See the Confluence page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/180715827/G…> for further details and recordings.

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ccNSO Council Meeting 228 Report
by Laura Margolis April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

Dear All, I hope you are all doing fine. I would like to share a summary of the ccNSO Council Meeting 228, held on 16 April 2026 at 12:00 UTC Agenda and Background materials <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccNSOCWS/pages/685342721/…> Committees and Working Groups – April 2026 <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccnsowkspc/pages/10841066…> *--> This time I tried to make a shorter report so its easier for you to read it.* *Summary* The meeting focused on governance updates, policy development progress, and preparations for ICANN86. Key outcomes included the approval of a new ccNSO member (.es), the adoption of updated conflict of interest guidelines aligned with ICANN’s Code of Conduct, and ongoing discussions on cross-community processes such as the Review of Reviews and DNS Abuse mitigation. Operationally, attention was also drawn to ICANN87 planning uncertainties and the importance of communication from ICANN Org. *Key Decisions* - Approval of *RED.ES <http://RED.ES> (.es)* as a new ccNSO member (member #181). - Adoption of the updated ccNSO Statement of Interest and Conflict of Interest Guidelines (v2, April 2026), aligned with the 2025 ICANN Code of Conduct. *Key Updates * - *ccPDP4-IDN*: The caucus is close to completing its policy review. Next steps will focus on implementation discussions. - *ccPDP3 Implementation*: Planning phase concluded; responsibility has transitioned to ICANN Org. The ccPAIG (ccNSO Policy Assistance Implementation Group) is expected to remain available for support. - *CCG Review of Reviews*: - Simplification from 5 to 3 categories (“buckets”). - Upcoming webinar and draft proposal ahead of ICANN86. - Potential creation of scoping groups involving SO/AC leadership. - *GNSO DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP1*: Remains a standing agenda item due to its dynamic nature and ambitious timeline. Council evaluated if it will keep it in the monthly agenda or will move the updates to the written updates. *Cross-Community & Coordination Points* - Increased emphasis on SO/AC coordination, particularly in relation to Review of Reviews and workload management. - Opportunity for engagement during ICANN86 plenary sessions, as no dedicated ccNSO session is planned for this topic. - Continued collaboration efforts led by ccNSO leadership to improve cross-community alignment and efficiency. *Concerns:* - *ICANN87 (Oman)*: Concerns were raised about regional instability and the feasibility of holding an in-person meeting, alongside a clear call for more transparent communication, contingency planning, and a defined timeline from ICANN Org, with the option of reverting to a fully online format if conditions do not improve. *Organizational Updates* - Announcement of Bart Boswinkel’s retirement (effective October 2026), with transition planning underway. - Ongoing efforts to increase awareness and participation in ccNSO activities, including joint webinars. Next one will be organized together with APTLD. *Next Steps / Upcoming Milestones* - ICANN86 (Sevilla): draft schedule under development; preparatory call to be confirmed. - Webinar and draft proposal on Review of Reviews to be shared with SO/ACs. - Continued monitoring of DNS Abuse PDP1 developments. - Follow-up on ICANN87 planning and communication from ICANN Org. Please let me know if you would like further details on any of these topics or if a deeper dive would be useful for ALAC discussions. Thank you for reading. Kindest Regards, -- *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 Teams: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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GNSO Council 16 April 2026 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew April 18, 2026

April 18, 2026

Dear all, Please be informed that the agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting of April 2026, is as follows. The month's matters to be discussed are quite dense and I encourage you to review more more details on the marked agenda items (save for Item 9: AOB) by visiting *this link <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/722010207/G…>* (please click on 'Matters of Interest'). *GNSO Council Meeting held on 16 April 2026 <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/722010207/G…>* *Full Agenda* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/agAyJ>* | * *Documents* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBRJ>* | * *Motions* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/DwBHJ> - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - 1.1 - Roll Call - 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest - 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda - 1.4 - Minutes - Minutes <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 February 2026 were posted on 03 March 2026. - *Minutes * <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/minutes/minutes-gnso…>of the GNSO Council Meeting on 11 March 2026 were posted on 29 March 2026. - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects Action List - 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg> and Action Item List <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg>. - Item 3: Consent Agenda - GNSO Review of the GAC Communiqué - Board Seat 14 (Non-Contracted Party House) - Chris Buckridge - *Item 4: Council Discussion - Proposed Process to Un-Adopt Approved GNSO Policy Recommendations* - *Item 5: Council Update - SSAD Recommendations: Team Composition and Assignment* - *Item 6: Next Steps on Urgent Requests* - *Item 7: Review of Reviews Update* - *Item 8: Review of DNS Abuse PDP1 Work Plan* - *Item 9: Any other business* - 9.1 - Update on ICANN86 planning and GNSO Draft schedule - 9.2 - ccNSO Liaison update - *9.3 - Council Process for Response to SPIRT Request* - *9.4 - PPSAI IRT Liaison Update* - 9.5 - GNSO-GAC Bilateral ICANN86 preview This Council meeting will take place on *Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours*, and is open to observers remotely. Remote Participation is via this Zoom link <https://icann.zoom.us/j/92983839529?pwd=R0BcWsye1mbmk1uFXUbeN42WAt2jyP.1>. Thanks for reading / considering. *Justine Chew* ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/15-wBQ>

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Re: ATTENTION - feedback by April 17 - Extension of time for community feedback (Board request concerning ASP discount)
by Silvia Vivanco April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Dear all, Kind reminder, Dear ALAC and RALO Leaders, We would like to draw your attention to a recent blog post regarding the Applicant Support Program (ASP), which invites community feedback on the possibility of increasing support for qualified applicants to 85%. While both the ALAC and the GAC have previously provided input on this topic, (reference, see the letter sent on March 20th 2026<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/correspondence/zuck-to-sinha-20-03-2026-…>), you may wish to consider whether any additional feedback should be submitted in response to this latest request. Please note that the correct deadline for submitting feedback is 17 April (not 12 April, as indicated in the Community Digest). The Board is requesting that any feedback on the proposed new support amount be provided via written correspondence to the ICANN Board to avoid delaying eligible applicants. Should you decide to contribute further input, kindly ensure that any responses are submitted within the relevant timeframes. Thank you, and please see the Blog for further information. https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-board-seeks-input-on-additiona… Kind regards! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956] From: Silvia Vivanco <silvia.vivanco(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM To: "alac(a)icann.org" <alac(a)icann.org>, "naralo-leadership(a)icann.org" <naralo-leadership(a)icann.org>, "apralo-leadership-team(a)icann.org" <apralo-leadership-team(a)icann.org>, LAC-Extended-Leaders <lac-extended-leaders(a)icann.org>, "euro-board(a)icann.org" <euro-board(a)icann.org>, hadia Elminiawi <helminiawi(a)gmail.com>, Hervé Hounzandji <herve.hounzandji(a)gmail.com>, Abdeldjalil Bachar Bong <abdeldjalil.bachar(a)gmail.com>, Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, Adebunmi Akinbo <adebunmi.akinbo(a)gmail.com>, "Claire C. Craig" <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Natálie Terčová <natalie.tercova(a)gmail.com> Cc: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: ATTENTION - Extension of time for community feedback (Board request concerning ASP discount) feedback by April 17 Dear ALAC and RALO Leaders, We would like to draw your attention to a recent blog post regarding the Applicant Support Program (ASP), which invites community feedback on the possibility of increasing support for qualified applicants to 85%. While both the ALAC and the GAC have previously provided input on this topic, (reference, see the letter sent on March 20th 2026<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/correspondence/zuck-to-sinha-20-03-2026-…>), you may wish to consider whether any additional feedback should be submitted in response to this latest request. Please note that the correct deadline for submitting feedback is 17 April (not 12 April, as indicated in the Community Digest). The Board is requesting that any feedback on the proposed new support amount be provided via written correspondence to the ICANN Board to avoid delaying eligible applicants. Should you decide to contribute further input, kindly ensure that any responses are submitted within the relevant timeframes. Thank you, and please see the Blog for further information. https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-board-seeks-input-on-additiona… Kind regards! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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ATTENTION - Extension of time for community feedback (Board request concerning ASP discount) feedback by April 17
by Silvia Vivanco April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

Dear ALAC and RALO Leaders, We would like to draw your attention to a recent blog post regarding the Applicant Support Program (ASP), which invites community feedback on the possibility of increasing support for qualified applicants to 85%. While both the ALAC and the GAC have previously provided input on this topic, (reference, see the letter sent on March 20th 2026<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/correspondence/zuck-to-sinha-20-03-2026-…>), you may wish to consider whether any additional feedback should be submitted in response to this latest request. Please note that the correct deadline for submitting feedback is 17 April (not 12 April, as indicated in the Community Digest). The Board is requesting that any feedback on the proposed new support amount be provided via written correspondence to the ICANN Board to avoid delaying eligible applicants. Should you decide to contribute further input, kindly ensure that any responses are submitted within the relevant timeframes. Thank you, and please see the Blog for further information. https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-board-seeks-input-on-additiona… Kind regards! Silvia Silvia Vivanco Senior Manager, At-Large Regional Affairs Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_3739878956]

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For OFBWG comment until 8 April 2026 | Draft ALAC statement on “Standard Bylaws Amendment - Transition Article on Specific Reviews”
by Justine Chew April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

Dear all, The draft ALAC statement on “Standard Bylaws Amendment - Transition Article on Specific Reviews” <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OgDmhy6cTnyyPCVENaNqvTAkDf-28hxce_rLLcC…> is available for final community comments until Wednesday, 8 April 2026. The finalized version will be presented a last time at the OFBWG call on Thursday, 9 April 2026. Please comment directly in the DRAFT ALAC statement google doc, using the “comment” function. Our timetable: 1. Reviewer(s): Initial Bullet Point(s) presentation and rationale for discussion – OFB call of Thursday 26 March *DONE* 2. Presentation and discussion of First Draft - OFB call of Thursday 2 April *DONE* 3. Community: Comment on Draft Statement - Monday 6 Apr - Wednesday 8 April 4. Final Draft Presentation - Thursday 9 April 5. ALAC: Vote on Final Statement – Friday 10 April - Monday 13 April 6. Staff: Submission of ALAC Statement – Monday 13 April Thank you, Justine

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Summary Report for GNSO Council 11 March 2026 meeting at ICANN85
by Justine Chew March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Dear all, Here is my report for the GNSO Council meeting held on 11 March 2026 during ICANN85. *Summary Report to the ALAC on GNSO Council Meeting #03 held on 11 March 2026 during ICANN85 <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/722010207/G…> *(click on 'Report to the ALAC' tab) For brevity, I will just highlight outcomes on key issues here. You may get more information under the Matters of Interest and/or Meeting Records tabs. *1. Consent Agenda* - Paul McGrady was confirmed as the Chair of the GNSO DNS Abuse PDP 1 Working Group on Associated Domain Checks. *2. System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Recommendations - Next Steps* - The SSAD is a system proposed to centrally handle requests for non-public registration data, envisioned in Recommendations 1-18 of the Final Report <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-phas…> of the GNSO Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Phase 2 (of October 2020). - Simply put, these Recommendations 1-18 remain pending with the ICANN Board, due mainly to feasibility concerns, and the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) was instead implemented as a temporary solution. - Council had tasked its Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Standing Committee to analyze the data collected on the RDRS, and in particular, the RDRS Standing Committee’s Assignment #4 was to make suggestions to Council for a proposed recommendation(s) to the ICANN Board in relation to the consideration of those SSAD recommendations. - The Standing Committee produced Recommendation 5, which provides, in part, “*the SC recommends that the Board should consider the 18 recommendations together as one package. The SC further recommends that when the GNSO Council and ICANN Board engage in a dialogue, the Council should recommend that the ICANN board reject the SSAD recommendations (as a package) and send them back to the GNSO Council for further action and Supplemental Recommendation.*” - After having accepted <https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202512> the RDRS Standing Committee updated Findings Report <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PjLlBg>, Council took next steps to address the Standing Committee’s Recommendation 5 – which in brief, was to recommend that ICANN Board reject EPDP Phase 2 Recommendations 1-18 as a package, to trigger the GNSO Supplemental Recommendation process. Council had discussed this with ICANN Board Liaison Wes Hardaker and Board Member Greg DiBiase to move it forward. - The Board undertook <https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> this action to not adopt these Recommendations 1-18 at its meeting on 12 March 2026, and the Board Chair wrote <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/correspondence/sinha-to-payne-18-03-2026…> to the GNSO Chair on this action. - Council will now deal with the mechanism for handling the Supplemental Recommendation process. Some councilors were of the opinion that this process should be kept at Council level, while others prefer the use of a small team plus to address inclusivity for the work. - The ALAC should consider identifying a representative (and possibly, an alternate) to participate in or contribute this Supplemental Recommendation process work. - On a related issue - of Urgent Requests - there was agreement for including the period of “24 hours” into the EPDP Phase 1 Recommendation 18 text as a matter of implementation, and to avoid asking the Board to reverse adopt this recommendation, in order to not halt or further delay its implementation. Implementation will be tied to the ongoing work on authentication of LEA requestors as well as the Supplemental Recommendation process for EPDP Phase 2 Recommendations 1-18. *3. Proposed GNSO Process for Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recommendations* - Council considered the input <https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/generic-names-supporting-organization-co…> from the recent Public Comment Proceeding and will work towards finalization of updates to the Policy Development Process (PDP) Manual and the GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) Manual. - Based on the discussion during the meeting, I provided an additional suggestion (not inconsistent with AL-ALAC-ST-1125-01-00-EN <https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-gnso-process-fo…>) for Council to consider adding text to encourage deeper Board rationale in exercising this exceptional mechanism. *4. GNSO Prioritization of Work* - Discussion on Council’s prioritization of work <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/gnso-council-p…> centered around what mechanism should be used to establish the “urgency” or ”ranking” of priorities. Discussion will continue. Thanks for reading / considering. *Justine Chew* ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/15-wBQ> On Mon, 2 Mar 2026 at 11:32, Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Please be informed that the agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting of March > 2026 during ICANN85, is as follows. > > It is a jam-packed agenda with lots of matters being proposed to move > forward with. > > *GNSO Council Meeting held on 11 March 2026 > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/722010207/G…>* > > *Full Agenda* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OAA7J>* | * > *Documents* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBQJ>* | * > *Motions* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/pYAtJ> > > - > > *Item 1: Administrative Matters* > - > > 1.1 - Roll Call > - > > 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest > - > > 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda > - > > 1.4 - Minutes > - > > Minutes > <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/minutes/minutes-gnso…> > of the GNSO Council Meeting on 15 January 2026, posted 31 January 2026. > - > > Minutes > <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of > the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 February 2026 were posted on 03 March 2026.* > [updated the link]* > - > > Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects Action List > - > > 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes > / topics, to include review of Projects List > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg> and Action > Item List <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg>. > - > > *Item 3: Consent Agenda* > - > > *Confirm DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1 Working Group Chair: Paul > McGrady* > - > > *Item 4: COUNCIL UPDATE - Celebrating GNSO Accomplishments since > ICANN84* > - > > *Item 5: Council Discussion - Update on Proposed Propose to Un-Adopt > Approved GNSO Policy Recommendations* > - > > *Item 6: Council Update - Next Steps for SSAD Recommendations* > - > > *Item 7: Recap of Outcomes from the GNSO Strategic Planning Session* > - > > *Item 8: Proposed GNSO Prioritization Methodology* > - > > *Item 9: Follow-up on Accuracy Small Team Recommendation* > - > > *Item 10: Open Mic* > - > > Item 11: Any other business > - > > 11.1 - GNSO Chair Election > <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/proposed-…> > Timeline Announcement > > For more details on the marked agenda items, please visit *this link > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/722010207/G…>* and > click on 'Matters of Interest' > > This Council meeting will take place on *Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at > 13:15 IST local time (07:45 UTC) for 2 hours *in Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO > Room), and is open to observers both on-site and remotely. Remote > Participation is via Zoom, which link will be posted to the ICANN85 > Schedule <https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwmF/gnso-council-meeting> 24 > hours in advance of the meeting. > > Thanks for reading / considering. > > *Justine Chew* > ALAC Liaison to the GNSO > GNSO Liaison Workspace > <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/15-wBQ> > ------ > >

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ALAC Wrap up
by Laura Margolis March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Dear All: I am attending the ccNSO Council Meeting at the same time as the ALAC Wrap up, so I cannot be there with you. Will be sending my report shortly. Thank you! Best, Laura -- *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 Teams: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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ccNSO sessions during ICANN85 in Mumbai
by Laura Margolis March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

Dear All: This is a very brief description on what will be going on in the ccNSO during ICANN85 in Mumbai *Saturday & Sunday* will focus on governance, strategy, and committee work. Sessions will include meetings of the ccNSO Council, study groups, and committees addressing Internet governance, DNS abuse, Universal Acceptance, IANA public records, IANA’s role in disaster recovery, and ccTLD input into ICANN and PTI planning. Strategic discussions will also identify trends affecting ICANN’s mission and operations, alongside CSC reviews of IANA Naming Function performance. *Monday* will be dedicated to *ccNSO Tech Day*, featuring four community-wide sessions on technical, operational, and security topics, including a roundtable on Universal Acceptance readiness. *Tuesday & Wednesday* will host the *ccNSO Members Meeting*. Tuesday will cover Internet governance and regulatory developments, updates from ccNSO working groups and committees, and ccTLD market discussions, including global trends and regional strategy case studies. On Wednesday ccNSO will focus in community engagement, with a newcomer meet-up, the ccTLD News Session, and joint sessions on DNS abuse, discussions with ccNSO-appointed ICANN Board members, and ccTLD input into ICANN review processes. *Thursday* will conclude with the open *ccNSO Council Meeting*, featuring Council business and the annual election of ccNSO leadership. *Some recommended sessions – Please add to your agenda!* *MONDAY 9th.:* For those who want to listen to more tech sessions, you have *TECH DAY* all day, divided into 4 blocks: *TechDay (1 of 4)* *Local time:* 10:45-12:00 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwn0/ccnso-tech-day-1-of-4 *TechDay & UAC (2 of 4)* *Local time:* 13:15-14:30 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwmv/ccnso-tech-day-uac-2-of-4 *TechDay (3 of 4)* *Local time:* 15:00-16:00 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwn3/ccnso-tech-day-3-of-4 *TechDay (4 of 4)* *Local time:* 16:30-17:30 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwmy/ccnso-tech-day-4-of-4 *TUESDAY 10th.:* *Session: ccTLD Market: Trends (1 of 2) * *Local time:* 15:00-16:00 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwnJ/ccnso-cctld-market-trends This session will explore the latest global trends shaping the ccTLD market, including growth patterns and emerging challenges. It provides the information for the follow-up session on ccTLD market strategies. *Session: ccTLD Market: Strategies (2 of 2)* *Local time:* 16:30-17:30 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwnL/ccnso-cctld-market-strategies This session will focus on the market insights presented in the earlier Trends session *WEDNESDAY 11th.:* *Session: Casual Meet up for ccNSO Newcomers* *Local time:* 9:00-10:00 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwoM/ccnso-casual-meet-up-for-ccnso-newcom… If you would like to learn a little bit more about ccNSO, this is a welcome session for newcomers *Session: ccTLD News Session* *Local time:* 10:30-12:00 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwnO/ccnso-cctld-news-session ccTLD News Sessions include case studies, statistics, new developments, trends, and more. The ccTLD News Sessions have been part of the ccNSO Members Meetings for several years, offering a global platform for both experienced people and newcomers to meet, share experiences, and discuss ccTLD-related topics. *Session: ccNSO Join session with GNSO RySG on Abuse* *Local time:* 13:15-14:30 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwnP/ccnso-joint-session-with-gnso-rysg-on… ccTLD and gTLD registry operators face similar challenges in addressing DNS abuse. This session will briefly explain the GNSO Policy Development Process on “Associated Domain Checks” and why the ccNSO decided to participate, even though gTLD policies do not apply to ccTLDs. Associated Domain Checks involve proactive review of domains linked to malicious actors, particularly in bulk registrations. The session will conclude with examples from ccTLD managers and discussion of operational practices, including registrar API access and safeguards. *THURSDAY 12th.:* On Thursday the ccNSO will have the *Council meeting #226* Local time: 13:15-14.30 https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwoY/ccnso-council-meeting If you would like to join me, see you there! There are many other sessions going on, any question or additional information you would like to know, please stop me at the venue anytime and I will be happy to answer. Thank you for reading! See you soon in Mumbai, or online! -- *Laura Margolis* ALAC Liaison to ccNSO margolisl(a)gmail.com +59899690992 Teams: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Repor…>

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GNSO Council 11 March 2026 meeting agenda is out
by Justine Chew March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

Dear all, Please be informed that the agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting of March 2026 during ICANN85, is as follows. It is a jam-packed agenda with lots of matters being proposed to move forward with. *GNSO Council Meeting held on 11 March 2026 <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/722010207/G…>* *Full Agenda* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OAA7J>* | * *Documents* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBQJ>* | * *Motions* <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/pYAtJ> - *Item 1: Administrative Matters* - 1.1 - Roll Call - 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest - 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda - 1.4 - Minutes - Minutes <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 15 January 2026, posted 31 January 2026. - Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting on 12 February 2026 were posted on 03 March 2026. - Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects Action List - 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg> and Action Item List <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg>. - *Item 3: Consent Agenda* - *Confirm DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1 Working Group Chair: Paul McGrady* - *Item 4: COUNCIL UPDATE - Celebrating GNSO Accomplishments since ICANN84* - *Item 5: Council Discussion - Update on Proposed Propose to Un-Adopt Approved GNSO Policy Recommendations* - *Item 6: Council Update - Next Steps for SSAD Recommendations* - *Item 7: Recap of Outcomes from the GNSO Strategic Planning Session* - *Item 8: Proposed GNSO Prioritization Methodology* - *Item 9: Follow-up on Accuracy Small Team Recommendation* - *Item 10: Open Mic* - Item 11: Any other business - 11.1 - GNSO Chair Election <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/proposed-…> Timeline Announcement For more details on the marked agenda items, please visit *this link <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/722010207/G…>* and click on 'Matters of Interest' This Council meeting will take place on *Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 13:15 IST local time (07:45 UTC) for 2 hours *in Jasmine Hall 1B (GNSO Room), and is open to observers both on-site and remotely. Remote Participation is via Zoom, which link will be posted to the ICANN85 Schedule <https://icann85.sched.com/event/2GwmF/gnso-council-meeting> 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Thanks for reading / considering. *Justine Chew* ALAC Liaison to the GNSO GNSO Liaison Workspace <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/15-wBQ> ------

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