Dear All: The August 2024 edition of ccNSO newsletter is out. Issue 54 [image: Screenshot 2021-08-02 at 12.51.32.png] [image: ccNSO_Lockup_W_B_bg_RGB.jpg] ccNSO News August 2024 | Issue 55 Apply for a presentation slot at ICANN81 Tech Day The Tech Working Group seeks presenters for the ICANN81 edition of Tech Day. Tech Day will be held on Monday, 10 November 2024 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Topics addressed at Tech Day include DNSSEC, DNS Abuse prevention and mitigation tools and security-related matters. If you are interested in presenting in Istanbul or remotely, please e-mail ccnso-techday@icann.org <ccNSO-techday@icann.org> ccTLD News Session The ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) welcomes presentation proposals for the next edition of the ccTLD News Sessions, seeking contributions for and by ccTLDs. Topics may include, among others: - Case studies showcasing ccTLD initiatives - ccTLD collaboration and partnerships - Recent developments and updates within the ccTLD community - Policy or legislative initiatives impacting ccTLD operations - Practices in registry management, marketing, and community engagement Read more <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Keep informed about the work of the ccNSO In preparation of each ccNSO Council meeting, a written update regarding the work by the various working groups and committees is drafted. It includes information about the current status, next steps and what the activities are about. The August edition is out now. Read more <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> ccNSO welcomes South Sudan ccTLD as member The ccNSO Council approved the ccNSO membership application by the South Sudan ccTLD manager. With the addition of the .ss ccTLD Manager - NCA - the ccNSO currently numbers 178 members. The ccNSO warmly welcomes .ss to its membership and looks forward to a fruitful collaboration! Read more <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Heads up: Council elections starting soon! The 3-year term for five members of the ccNSO Council will end in March 2025. The call for nominations to fill those seat starts 1 October 2024 (00:01 UTC). Prior to the call for nominations, there will be a ccNSO Council Election Webinar. About the Council Election Webinar Are you considering running as a candidate for the ccNSO Council? Would you like to learn more about the ccNSO Council and the need to nominate candidates? Join the Council Election Webinar! Councillors and ccNSO Secretariat will provide you with an overview of the election process and address the need to replace Councillors at reasonable and regular intervals. Moreover, you will receive further information about the required skill sets for Councillors, the time commitment and working methods of the ccNSO Council. Register now <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Katrina Sataki resigns from the Board Message from Alejandra Reynoso, ccNSO Chair to the ccNSO members Alejandra: "We regret to announce that Katrina Sataki has resigned from the ICANN Board of Directors. Her resignation is effective immediately, as of 23 August 2024. In accordance with the ICANN Bylaws, the Empowered Community and ccNSO have been formally requested to fill the vacancy of Board Seat 12. The ccNSO members will be asked to nominate and select a candidate, after which the Council will formally nominate the selected candidate to be designated by the Empowered Community Administration (ECA). The ccNSO Council expects to adopt the timeline for the nomination process and appoint the Nomination Process Manager by the end of next week. Further details will be provided on the ccNSO website and members' mailing lists." New ccTLD DNS Abuse survey out now! The ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) invites ccTLDs to respond to its survey. Conducted in August - September 2024, this survey follows up on the initial survey from Q4 2022. It aims to uncover trends in DNS abuse mitigation practices across country code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs). The survey targets ccTLD managers worldwide, regardless of ccNSO membership.  Read more <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Nick Wenban-Smith (.uk, DASC Chair): "Your participation will help DASC build a comprehensive understanding of the current state of DNS abuse mitigation by and for ccTLDs, and guide future work items by DASC in helping ccTLDs to address DNS abuse related challenges." Have you answered the survey? Serving the ccTLD community and understanding the ccTLD DNS Abuse landscape Participate here <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Use the Library Subscribe to the list Participate in Universal Acceptance Activities Serving the ccTLD community: ccNSO UA activities regarding UA and IDNs UAC provides the ccTLD community a platform for information-sharing regarding UA and IDNs. Since September 2023, the UAC has been creating a library of UA-relevant information for ccTLDs. The library includes links to tools, articles, reports and more. Regina Fuchsova, Vice Chair UAC: "The library is a useful resource on UA-related topics. You can do both searches and suggestions for content in the library." Read more <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Abdalmonem Galila, Chair UAC: "We invite you to have a look at the library. But there is more! The Committee has launched a dedicated email list, open to all persons associated with a ccTLD - whether ASCII or IDN - with an interest in UA and IDNs. The list will be used to regularly inform you about new additions to the UA library, discussions, and upcoming UA events for ccTLDs." Read more <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Global Internet Community Encouraged to Submit Event Proposals for UA Day 2025 <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Become a UAC member email us <ccnsosecretariat@icann.org> The UAC is open to anyone associated with a ccTLD manager or operator, including ASCII and IDN ccTLDs, regardless of whether your ccTLD is a member of the ccNSO. Your active participation will help to advance ccTLDs globally in their efforts related to IDNs and UA. IGLC Insights on Internet Governance In June 2024, the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) announced the release of its latest paper titled "Towards WSIS+20: The GDC, SDGs, and Why They Matter to ccTLDs". This document examines the upcoming WSIS+20 review, the Global Digital Compact (GDC), their implications for country code top-level domains and the pivotal opportunity for ccTLDs to influence the future of internet governance. The document outlines actionable steps for ccTLDs to engage in these global digital governance processes, highlighting the importance of building relationships, participating in consultations, and contributing to the UN SDGs. IGLC invites all stakeholders to read the paper and join the dialogue. <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> Towards WSIS+20: The Global Digital Compact, Sustainable Development Goals and Why They Matter to ccTLDs Download the paper here <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...> The paper is a crucial resource for:  - understanding these processes - identifying ways to engage effectively ccNSO Council Highlights [image: Screenshot 2021-09-27 at 15.21.09.png] The ccNSO Council most recently met on Thursday, 22 August 2024. For recordings and background materials, consult the Council workspace <https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001unJcuwQNfFAnpRHLSIyiY1T58TLgslUSdwg...>. Topics for discussion included, among others: - The letter proposing a deferral of the third CSC effectiveness review was adopted. The rationale for this decision is as follows: the second CSC effectiveness review was concluded in March 2023, and the ccNSO and GNSO Councils adopted the final report in April 2023. This included a recommendation to amend the ICANN bylaws to extend the interval between reviews. The current review cycle is scheduled to occur every three years, commencing from the review start date. This would suggest that the next review should commence in October 2024. The compressed timeframe between the conclusion of the previous review and the mandatory commencement of the next review raises concerns that the recommendations from the previous review may not be implemented. Furthermore, the next review would also coincide with the IANA Functions Review, resulting in a potential overlap in resources. - A sneak preview of the revised ccNSO Travel Fund Guideline. ICANN supports community members to attend ICANN Public Meetings to advance policy development and other work. As part of this, ICANN provides travel support for a limited number of ccNSO selected recipients. This ccNSO Guideline documents the application process, the eligibility criteria and the selection process for ccNSO funded travelers. - Discussion regarding written invitations to ccTLD managers to join the ccNSO as a member. - Update and next steps regarding the the proposed review mechanism policy for ccTLDs (ccPDP3-RM). The proposed policy is currently under Board consideration. The Board Caucus sent some questions to Council, to assess feasibility of implementation. A drafting team is currently working on an answer. Additional topics for the ccNSO Council meeting are available on its workspace. The next ccNSO Council meeting will be held on Thursday, 19 September 2024. All Council meetings are open to observers. 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