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The latest ccNSO news for you | March 2022
by Lianna Galstyan March 31, 2022

March 31, 2022

Dear At-large community, The March edition of the ccNSO Monthly Newsletter is out now. Some aspects for your attention: * Governance issue: undergoing voting for adoption of the proposed new ccNSO internal rules * ccNSO & DNS Abuse: Council adopted the Roadmap. Next steps * ccNSO Council Highlights Thank you. Best, Lianna Galstyan March 2022 Screenshot 2021-08-02 at 12.51.32.png ccNSO_Lockup_W_B_bg_RGB.jpg ccNSO News March 2022 | Issue 38 Become the ccNSO appointed delegate to the ICANN NomCom The ccNSO Council is now looking for one (1) volunteer to serve on the 2022 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) on behalf of the ccNSO. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, 13 April 2022 (23:59 UTC). Information on how to apply, key responsibilities and duties, time commitment, candidate requirements, terms of eligibility, diversity requirements and more have been posted on the ccNSO website. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…> ccTLD News Sessions For ccTLDs, by ccTLDs: Join the speaker panel On 19 and 24 May, the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC) will hold the next edition of the virtual ccTLD News Sessions. The MPC will soon issue a call for presentations and is seeking speakers on themed ccTLD-related topics. There will be two options to participate, accommodating different time zones. Each 90-minute session has a unique agenda. The sessions are an excellent opportunity for both experienced and new people to meet, share best practices, be informed about trends, and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…> ccNSO Members: remember to vote! Your vote is important! The 2004 rules specify that in order for the new rules to be adopted, a vote by at least 86 ccNSO members is required, of which at least 66% needs to be in favour. Only ccTLD Managers who are members of the ccNSO are eligible to vote. Ballots were sent to the e-mail address of the primary contacts of each ccNSO Member, as listed in the ccNSO Members database. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…> bluearrow.jpg This is a reminder to participate in the ccNSO vote, to determine whether the ccNSO membership supports the adoption of the proposed new ccNSO internal rules <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…>. Voting closes on Wednesday, 6 April 2022 (23:59 UTC). The new rules will have a direct impact on the governance structure of the ccNSO, specifically on the respective roles and responsibilities of the ccNSO Council and ccNSO members. Screenshot 2022-03-30 at 14.46.12.png Reflections on ccNSO evolution Ensuring ccNSO governance is fit for purpose Chris Disspain and David McAuley are experienced members of the community, who actively contribute to the work of the ccNSO. When the internal ccNSO Rules were created in 2004, Chris was ccNSO Council Chair. Together with a small number of colleagues, he wrote the 2004 Rules. He also facilitated a number of sessions on their review. David McAuley (picture on the right) is a member of the ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC) since 2014. David chaired the GRC subgroup that drafted a new set of Internal Rules for the ccNSO. Under David's leadership, the group held various consultations with the ccNSO membership to identify issues, find solutions and to update about progress. A ccNSO vote to determine whether the ccNSO Members adopt the proposed rules closes 6 April 2022. In this interview, David and Chris reflect on the process that led to the new proposed rules and their respective roles. They also share their advice to those who consider joining a ccNSO Working Group. David encourages all to help to ensure that ccNSO continues to be vibrant, organized, and well managed, with Chris adding: "You do not need to be an expert to help!" Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…> ccNSO & DNS Abuse Picture 1.jpg Council adopted the Roadmap At its meeting on 10 March, the ccNSO Council adopted the Roadmap <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…> for the role of the ccNSO with respect to DNS Abuse. During ICANN73, ccTLDs suggested areas for improvement to the envisaged ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) draft Terms of Reference, specifically to include safeguards with respect to the scope of its mandate. By COB on 31 March, the amended Terms of Reference <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…> will become available too. As a next step, Council will start looking for volunteers to join as members of the DASC. Roadmap highlights The Roadmap provides a high level overview of the activities and phasing on how the ccNSO could be involved in the discussion and work around mitigating the impact of DNS Abuse. The main areas of activities are: * Enhance sharing of information and practices for the benefit of ccTLDs * Showcase ccTLD efforts * Reinforce the message about the nature of ccTLDs and the (limited) role of the ccNSO when addressing other stakeholders in the DNS ecosystem * Share DNS Abuse related metrics To coordinate these activities, the Roadmap suggests creating the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC). This Committee would consist of ccTLD representatives. The Committee is expected to create and maintain a repository of useful resources for ccTLD managers. DASC will also explore creating a dedicated email list for ccTLDs to share experiences and stay informed with respect to DNS Abuse. Subscription to the email list would be voluntary. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…> ccNSO Council Highlights Screenshot 2021-09-27 at 15.21.09.png The ccNSO Council had its 181th meeting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wBdk065Jx807AeOpuNLdJ2CoEvWIW4rF83_ZVvlxp2N…>on Thursday, 10 March 2022, 12 UTC at ICANN73. Council meetings are open to observers. To attend, please contact the ccNSO Secretariat. Highlights from recent Council discussions: * During ICANN73, the ccNSO held various sessions which included Tech Day, ccNSO Members Meetings, and ccNSO Council sessions. The ccNSO Council elected a new leadership team for the upcoming year and discussed the roles and responsibilities of individual ccNSO councilors for the year ahead. The ccNSO Council also agreed on next steps regarding the proposed roadmap for the ccNSO and DNS abuse. * Following a call for volunteers for one ccNSO appointee to the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG), Council appointed Qing Cai (.cn) * Following a call for volunteers for one ccNSO appointee to the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG), Council appointed Peter Koch (.de) Screenshot 2022-03-30 at 16.30.40.png ccNSO Council elects a new leadership team At its meeting on 10 March 2022, the ccNSO Council elected a new leadership team. Alejandra Reynoso (.gt) was re-elected as Chair of the ccNSO Council and Jordan Carter (.nz) was re-elected as Vice-Chair. Adebiyi (Biyi) Oladipo (.ng) joined the leadership team as Vice-Chair. Alejandra, Jordan and Biyi were elected for a one-year term starting at the end of ICANN73 and ending at the end of ICANN76. The ccNSO Council wishes to thank Pablo Rodriguez for his service as Vice Chair. 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Looking for Indian Networks re [Journalist Networks]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

Good Morning, Trust you are well. I am wondering whether any one in the At Large are journalists and journalistic networks: - Asia - Latin America - Africa Many thanks, Sala

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proposition to create ad hoc WG
by Oksana Prykhodko March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022

Dear all, During ICANN73 and after we had great discussion on possible and inadmissible reactions to some dangerous situations. I propose to create an ad hoc WG to continue and conclude this discussion. Hoping to discuss this proposition today, Kind regards, Oksana Prykhodko, director of iNGO European Media Platform, Ukraine EURALO ALS

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Re: [At-Large] Ukraine, .RU, and internet governance
by SCHWEIGHOFER Erich Prof. Dr. Dr.. March 16, 2022

March 16, 2022

It is an international law issue and the main text for conflicts and sovereignty is the UN Charta and its practice. In law, using the right text is decisive. Erich Schweighofer Am 12.03.2022 04:36 schrieb Antony Van Couvering via At-Large <at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>: The mealy-mouthed opposition to Ukraine’s request to block .RU has exercised me so much that I called up Keith Teare to complain. Keith is a one-time candidate for ICANN CEO, a former board member of Minds + Machines, founder of Real Names and other companies, and a very smart guy with a good grasp of history and the internet. Keith doesn’t really agree with my position, so he suggested that we record a conversation and talk it out. To me, it turned out well (pardon my video quality. For those who’d like to hear a thorough discussion of the issue, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXZd6rtDHsA Summary — all the reasons put forward as to why ICANN can’t do anything — we go through them all — are bullshit.

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ICANN73 GAC Communique
by jkuleszaicann＠gmail.com March 15, 2022

March 15, 2022

Dear all, Please kindly note that the ICANN73 GAC Communique has just been published: https://gac.icann.org/advice/communiques/ICANN73%20GAC%20Communique.pdf In the communique you will find references to DNS Abuse, Subsequent Procedures, Public Interest and Universal Acceptance. Please also note the Communique refers to the situation in Ukraine and includes reference to relevant individual statements made by GAC members: "The GAC would like to reference the statements made by GAC members during the GAC Opening Plenary Session on the action taken by Russia against Ukraine and the related requests from Ukraine to ICANN and the GAC." (p.1.) Individual statements are in the session transcript available at: https://gac.icann.org/sessions/icann73-session-1-gac-opening-plenary. In a related matter, the UN Open-ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies just announced the next round of informal consultations to be held in March and July. Internet governance issues, including the safe and secure access to critical internet infrastructures in times of political conflict, are also on the agenda. Thus far the At-Large has not participated actively as a group in these proceedings. Should it prove useful, further guidance on how we might want to get involved, if at all, is welcome. For details, please see here https://meetings.unoda.org/section/oewg-ict-2021_ngo-information_16382/ and below: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tentative dates for informal consultative meetings with stakeholders to be convened by the Chair of the OEWG (/additional meetings with stakeholders may be convened by the Chair, if needed/). 1. 24 March 2022 2. 21 July 2022 3. 2 March 2023 4. 13 July 2023 Kind regards, Joanna Kulesza ALAC Liaison to the GAC

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RIGF 2022 postponed
by Roberto Gaetano March 15, 2022

March 15, 2022

For the record, the Russian IGF, scheduled for 6-8 April, has been postponed. See at-large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org> R.

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2019 year Russian legislation on sovereign Internet
by Oksana Prykhodko March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022

Dear all, Once again thank you very much for all your support! We in Ukraine are really impressed by all your words and decisions - we urgently need your help and support just now! I will do my best to participate in the joint GAC and ALAC session today. On Monday I participated in At-Large Leadership session under bombing alert and with problems with Internet (just now I also hear bombing alert). That is why I am writing to you beforehand about my point for AOB: 2019 year Russian legislation on sovereign Internet and rumours that Russia will disconnect itself from global Internet on 11 March 2022. (you can read more about this legislation here: https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/10/31/russia-new-law-expands-government-contr… ) Yes, I know that Russian representatives say that the news regarding the 11 March disconnection is fake, but they have said that all warnings from our Western partners on the Russian war against Ukraine are also fake. It's up to you: to believe them or not. >From my side I am sure that they will not disconnect - not because they do not want, but after the failure with their famous Era cryptophones in Ukraine ( https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/ukraine-russian-militarys-own-en… ) Nevertheless, 2019 legislation went into force, and I am not sure that ICANN and the worldwide Internet community are ready for ALL consequences. In case I can not participate in the session in person, I would kindly ask Joanna Kulesza to be my proxy. Thank you very much in advance, Kind regards, Oksana Prykhodko, director of iNGO European Media Platform, EURALO ALS, Kyiv, Ukraine

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ICANN Allocates Emergency Financial Support for Continued Access to the Internet
by Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society March 12, 2022

March 12, 2022

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-allocates-emergency-fi… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced a Board decision to allocate an initial sum of US$1 million to be used to provide financial assistance to support access to Internet infrastructure in emergency situations. "Over the past 10 days, we have watched events unfold in Ukraine and the surrounding region that are tragic and profoundly troubling," said ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman. "Our hearts go out to the millions of people who are suffering from the violence as well as the related consequences that are impacting their lives." The ICANN Board has directed ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Göran Marby to develop a process and disperse financial assistance to support the security, stability, and resiliency of the Internet's unique identifier systems, specifically to support mitigation measures where access to the Internet infrastructure is jeopardized by sudden, unexpected events beyond the control of the affected users. The ICANN Board expects that the distribution directed today will focus on support for maintaining Internet access for users within Ukraine. The Board also recognizes the value of providing this type of support on a longer-term basis and has directed the CEO to evaluate whether and how to instill this effort for future budget years. Botterman further explained the Board's rationale for its decision, "ICANN stands for a single, global, and interoperable Internet that serves all people around the world in exercising their fundamental human rights, including the human right to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas. It is through unimpeded access to the Internet and the free flow of information that people can gain knowledge and exposure to a diversity of viewpoints and information. This is especially critical when timely access to information and communication may be life-saving." This action is intended to have a positive impact on the security, stability, and resiliency of the domain name system as it will make funding available to maintain accessibility when operators or others might otherwise not have the resources to do so. The Board's action is within ICANN's mission as it directly supports ICANN's core role and is within the global public interest.

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Ukraine, .RU, and internet governance
by Antony Van Couvering March 12, 2022

March 12, 2022

The mealy-mouthed opposition to Ukraine’s request to block .RU has exercised me so much that I called up Keith Teare to complain. Keith is a one-time candidate for ICANN CEO, a former board member of Minds + Machines, founder of Real Names and other companies, and a very smart guy with a good grasp of history and the internet. Keith doesn’t really agree with my position, so he suggested that we record a conversation and talk it out. To me, it turned out well (pardon my video quality. For those who’d like to hear a thorough discussion of the issue, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXZd6rtDHsA <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXZd6rtDHsA> Summary — all the reasons put forward as to why ICANN can’t do anything — we go through them all — are bullshit.

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**REMINDER** Meeting invitation: Monthly RoundTable 2 (by EURALO) on Tuesday, 15 March 2022 at 18:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 11, 2022

March 11, 2022

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