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/685342721/1...> Committees and Working Groups – April 2026 <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ccnsowkspc/pages/108410663...> *--> 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@gmail.com +59899690992 Teams: lauri.margolis ccNSO Liaison Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Liaison+to+the+ccNSO+Report...>