Johana, thank you very much for the report. In my humble opinion, DNS abuse should be included. I believe that end users are the most affected by digital scams and identity theft, with serious consequences for them. And these occur through all digital channels. Best regards, Alberto De: Joanna Kulesza via ALAC <alac@icann.org> Enviado el: martes, 20 de enero de 2026 07:49 Para: alac@icann.org CC: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org> Asunto: [ALAC] GAC Liaison Report for January 2026 Dear Colleagues, I respectfully submit an updated GAC Liaison Report reflecting developments in January 2026. I am pleased to report that the ALAC–GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Session held on 15 January 2026, focused on the outcomes of the WSIS+20 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting, was well attended and generated active discussion among ALAC, the GAC, and ICANN Org participants. The exchange addressed key WSIS+20 outcomes and their relevance for Internet governance, end users, and the multistakeholder model. Input from ALAC members on the agenda for the ALAC–GAC bilateral meeting at ICANN 85 is still pending. In particular, guidance is needed on whether to include DNS abuse and WSIS+20 again, or whether other topics should be prioritised to ensure the meeting adds value. The updated GAC Liaison Report is included below in full. I kindly request ICANN staff support to upload this report to the GAC Liaison webpage. I would welcome ALAC guidance on the outstanding bilateral agenda questions and look forward to further discussion later today. Kind regards, Joanna Kulesza ALAC Liaison to the GAC EURALO _____ GAC Liaison Report: ALAC Monthly Call By: Joanna Kulesza, EURALO, ALAC Liaison to the GAC Reporting Period: January 2026 Submitted: January 2026 _____ 1. WSIS+20 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting Outcomes – ALAC–GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing (January 2026) The ALAC–GAC Regulatory Developments Briefing Session on the outcomes of the WSIS+20 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting was held on 15 January 2026 (60 minutes), as scheduled. The session brought together representatives of ALAC, the GAC, and ICANN Org for a focused and substantive exchange on the implications of WSIS+20 for Internet governance. Title: WSIS+20 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting Outcomes Date: 15 January 2026, 16:00 UTC Duration: 60 minutes The briefing facilitated a structured discussion on WSIS+20 outcomes, with particular emphasis on end-user interests, the multistakeholder model, and ICANN’s technical coordination role within the broader UN digital cooperation framework. The session was well attended and benefited from active engagement across stakeholder groups. Advance reading materials circulated ahead of the session included relevant UN DESA documentation and ICANN resources related to WSIS+20 engagement. _____ 2. ALAC–GAC Bilateral Meeting at ICANN 85 – Agenda Development Preparatory work continued during the reporting period on the ALAC–GAC bilateral meeting at ICANN 85, expected to take place early in the meeting week to inform subsequent discussions. A draft agenda has been developed proposing discussion of DNS abuse and WSIS+20 looking ahead, with balanced interventions from ALAC and the GAC. At the close of the January reporting period, input from ALAC members on the final scope and prioritisation of agenda items remains outstanding. In particular, feedback is still sought on: * whether DNS abuse and WSIS+20 should be revisited in the bilateral format, in light of recent ALAC–GAC exchanges; and * whether alternative or additional issues should be prioritised to maximise the added value of the ICANN 85 bilateral meeting. Guidance received from ALAC will inform finalisation of the agenda and speaker balance. -- Kind regards, Joanna Kulesza ------------------- Joanna Kulesza, PhD Professor of International Law Lodz Cyber Hub / University of Lodz Law School / Poland www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl <http://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl> (EURALO ALS 341) ALAC / EURALO / ALAC Liaison to the GAC