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NZ's Net Hui Livestream
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Oct. 3, 2019

Oct. 3, 2019

Dear All, Jacinda Ardern just finished addressing the Net Hui in New Zealand which is their IGF. To join the livestream, visit https://2019.nethui.nz/livestream/ Regards, Sala

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IGF 2019 Remote Hubs
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Oct. 2, 2019

Oct. 2, 2019

Dear All, Apologies for cross posting. The Internet Governance Forum is scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany in November, 2019. Should you wish to attend, you can register online. If you wish to set up remote hubs for your community, here is the link: Remote Hubs Info IGF 2019 https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2019-remote-hubs You can also directly email Luis Bobo for more information at the IGF Secretariat. With every best wish, Sala

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Fwd: Visa Issues - ICANN66 in Montreal
by Maureen Hilyard Sept. 30, 2019

Sept. 30, 2019

Dear All We have been sent an explanation from ICANN Org via Nick Tomasso who is the Vice President of Global Meeting Operations (below) about our current At-Large issue relating to visa applications and rejections. I hope that this alleviates concerns people may have about what is being done by ICANN to support their applications. This is to support not only applications for Montreal but also looking ahead to other meetings you may wish to apply. If you have had a rejection letter, please apply again and as Etienne explained in his message to his colleagues, respond to the reasons that they have given for their rejection of your application. This may require some proof of your employment and some indication of the importance of returning home after the ICANN meeting, plus a download of any involvement you already have in ICANN - anything that you can provide to persuade the government of your reason for wanting to be at the ICANN meeting and how you aim to carry out ICANN's work in your community on your return to your homeland. I hope that this, and what ICANN is already doing, helps. Regards Maureen ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Nick Tomasso <nick.tomasso(a)icann.org> Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 8:59 AM Subject: Visa Issues - ICANN66 in Montreal To: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com> Cc: Goran Marby <goran.marby(a)icann.org>, Leon Sanchez < leon.sanchez(a)board.icann.org>, David Olive <david.olive(a)icann.org>, Sally Costerton <sally.costerton(a)icann.org>, Heidi Ullrich < Heidi.Ullrich(a)icann.org>, Joseph de Jesus <joseph.dejesus(a)icann.org>, Josh Baulch <josh.baulch(a)icann.org> Dear Maureen, Thank you for bringing forward the concerns of some funded travelers regarding securing visas for ICANN66 in Montreal. I would like to brief you our visa processes, and next steps. The Travel Services and Meetings teams have been working diligently on visas for Montreal. Prior to selecting Montreal as the location for ICANN66, we laid the groundwork to ensure the visa process would be as smooth as possible by working with our partners in Canada … Tourism Montreal and the Special Events Unit of NHQ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We advised them of the importance of all delegates receiving visas; advised them of the geographic make-up of ICANN meeting delegates; gained their commitment to put special processes in place to give the highest level of consideration to visa requests from ICANN delegates; and ensured that they would publicize our meeting with Canadian embassies and consulates. They, in turn, provided us with a single point of contact to escalate visa issues; communicated with embassies and consulates; and created a special event code for ICANN66, which was provided to our travelers for inclusion in their visa applications. We then engaged our visa agency, NewlandChase, to assist funded travelers with their visa applications. Joseph has reached out to all funded travelers on their visa application status. As predicted, some have received denials … 13 to be exact. It is not unusual to see this number of visa denials for an ICANN Meeting anywhere in the world. Joseph has now triggered the next phase of the visa process, which is: - Determine if those denied would like to re-apply, and provide support as necessary. - Engage with our Canadian partners, as mentioned above, and seek their support to reconsider the visa denials. Canada has an efficient and transparent visa process, so travelers know exactly what to do and expect when applying for a Canadian visa. ICANN Org and our local host cannot guarantee that all applicants will receive their Canada visas, which may depend on many factors that are outside of our control, for example: - Not being able to show proof of financial solvency - Not being able to show proof that they will return back to their home country, i.e., home ties - Country diplomatic issues - Not following the visa application procedures as outlined - Applying late Joseph, as usual, will keep a watchful eye on the visa issues. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best, Nick ========================================== Nick Tomasso Vice President, Global Meeting Operations Managing Director - Middle East & Africa - Istanbul ICANN Mobile TR: +90 533 341 65 50 Mobile US: +1 310 630 7730 email: nick.tomasso(a)icann.org web: www.icann.org

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Mozilla Fellows 2020 - congratulations Sarah and Seun
by Adam Peake Sept. 30, 2019

Sept. 30, 2019

As a member of ICANN staff I don't normally post to the At-Large member list, but it's very nice to make an exception and congratulate Sarah Kiden and Seun Ojedeji on their selection as Mozilla policy fellows. A tremendous achievement to be selected for this prestigious program. https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/introducing-our-29-newest-mozilla-fe… https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/fellowships/meet-our-fellows/ Warm regards, Adam

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Rosh Hashanah
by Vanda Scartezini Sept. 30, 2019

Sept. 30, 2019

Dear friends To all this is an important festivity, my best wishes for an year of peace, joy, health and success with all you love! Kisses Vanda Scartezini Polo Consultores Associados Av. Paulista 1159, cj 1004 01311-200- Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Land Line: +55 11 3266.6253 Mobile: + 55 11 98181.1464 Sorry for any typos.

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Announcement of the IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFRT)
by Maureen Hilyard Sept. 29, 2019

Sept. 29, 2019

ICANN has announced the team that will conduct the first IANA Naming Function Review (IFR). The Review will conduct a review of the Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) <https://icannwiki.org/Public_Technical_Identifiers> to ensure that it meets the needs and expectations of its naming customers (registry operators, root server operators, etc). At-Large will be represented on this team by Kaili Kan (APRALO). See https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2019-09-26-en

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WEBCAST TODAY: 2019 Internet Hall of Fame Ceremony
by Joly MacFie Sept. 27, 2019

Sept. 27, 2019

The 2019 inductees were announced earlier today - see https://www.internethalloffame.org/blog/2019/09/27/2019-internet-hall-fame-… ISOC Live posted: "The 2019 Internet Hall of Fame ceremony, will be held today 27 September, 2019 in San Jose, Costa Rica,. It will honor 11 new inductees who have made historic contributions to the development and growth of the global Internet. VIEW ON LIVESTREAM: http" [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/ihof2019>The *2019 Internet Hall of Fame ceremony <https://www.internethalloffame.org/blog/2019/07/15/fifth-internet-hall-fame…>*, will be held today 27 September, 2019 in San Jose, Costa Rica,. It will honor 11 new inductees who have made historic contributions to the development and growth of the global Internet. VIEW ON LIVESTREAM: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/ihof2019 TWITTER: #IHOF2019 bit.ly/ihof2019 *I <https://isoc.live/?author=6>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/11379/ -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by narten＠us.ibm.com Sept. 27, 2019

Sept. 27, 2019

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ICANN blog : ICANN Carbon footprint
by Dev Anand Teelucksingh Sept. 24, 2019

Sept. 24, 2019

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-s-carbon-footprint-blog - *For ICANN Org, ICANN Board, and funded travelers in Fiscal Year 2018 (1 July 2017– 30 June 2018), the air CO2 emissions total 11,037,822 total CO2 lbs, with flights coming in at 28,059,281 miles and 0.39 CO2 lbs per mile.* Hotel booking CO2 emissions are calculated for each stay attached to a trip. The calculations are based on an average room size of 300 square feet and a CO2 index of 30.57 lbs CO2/night. - *For ICANN Org, ICANN Board, and funded travelers in Fiscal Year 2018 (1 July 2017– 30 June 2018), the hotel booking CO2 emissions were 56,249 total CO2 lbs, with 1,840 nights of hotel stays.* Car rental CO2 emissions are calculated for each booking attached to a trip, with the total miles driven divided by the average fuel efficiency of a passenger vehicle. - *For ICANN Org, ICANN Board, and funded travelers in Fiscal Year 2018 (1 July 2017– 30 June 2018), the car rental CO2 emissions total 5,818 total CO2 lbs, with 141 days of car rentals.*

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EN DIRECT AUJOURD’HUI: Bénin DNS Forum 2019 au Cotonou
by Joly MacFie Sept. 21, 2019

Sept. 21, 2019

Aujourd'hui est le dernier jour du Forum DNS béninois, qui a débuté mardi à plus de 400 km au nord de l'emplacement actuel. ISOC Live posted: "Du 17 au 21 Septembre 2019, se déroulera à Cotonou et Parakou au Bénin, la 5ème édition du Bénin DNS Forum. Chaque année, le comité d’organisation choisi un thème central autour duquel s’articule le programme du Forum.Pour cette nouvelle édition, le Bénin" [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/bdf19>Du *17 au 21 Septembre 2019*, se déroulera à Cotonou et Parakou au Bénin, la 5ème édition du* Bénin DNS Forum <https://dnsforum.bj>*. Chaque année, le comité d’organisation choisi un thème central autour duquel s’articule le programme du Forum.Pour cette nouvelle édition, le Bénin DNS Forum orientera ses activités et réflexions autour des : *« Technologies Internet et Perspectives économiques pour l’atteinte des Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) au Bénin »* Parmi les nombreuses activités que nous diffuserons en direct sur les forums publics à Parakou et la réunion des multi acteurs et le forum public à Cotonou. *Forum public de Parakou: mardi 17 septembre 9h* *Rencontre multi acteurs: jeudi 19 septembre 9h* *Forum public de Cotonou: samedi 21 septembre 9h* *LIVESTREAM: https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/bdf19 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/bdf19> PROGRAMME: https://dnsforum.bj/programme2019/ <https://dnsforum.bj/programme2019/> SPEAKERS: https://dnsforum.bj/speakers2019/ <https://dnsforum.bj/speakers2019/> TWITTER: #BeninDNS http://bit.ly/benindns <http://bit.ly/benindns>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/11356/ -

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