Dear At-Large Community, The latest issue of ccNSO newsletter is out with current work updates and ccNSO Council highlights. Best, Lianna February 2022 Screenshot 2021-08-02 at 12.51.32.png ccNSO_Lockup_W_B_bg_RGB.jpg ccNSO News February 2022 | Issue 37 ICANN73 ccNSO Sessions at a glance The ICANN73 Virtual Community Forum will be held from 5-10 March 2022, in UTC - 4 | Information and schedule <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> The ccNSO program begins on Monday, 7 March with Tech Day, a workshop open to all community members with an interest in technical, operational, and security topics. The ccNSO schedule will continue on Tuesday, 8 March with a joint session between the ccNSO and the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC). The ccNSO Members Meeting at ICANN73 starts with a session on the role of the ccNSO with regards to DNS Abuse matters, followed by a ccNSO governance session on ccNSO conflict of interest procedures and information about the upcoming ccNSO members vote for the adoption of the new ccNSO Rules. The ccNSO Members Meeting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-Ae_rBZ7Dvh2jvaH3csrhcm4cMic9Gcvja1Z4HyvHLqVrjXDVnvml9k3kENOuHNf1-TIxRJNu2NqslyDSvblE7yrD-y_J1odQUMN1Q8Sjush8Hsh2kAmO&c=-AZOFPHgEBkEh4YCQ89CQ_3bCNIrSp--45HPiFFh5KI4C84wjj0z6A==&ch=yMoHXPzg-hpByPXS37MbfYBd3ryImIKCjiPHJE893e37rsqX7ybhWg==>continues on Thursday, 10 March with an opportunity for members to participate in a question and answer session with ccTLD-related members on the ICANN Board of Directors. The ccNSO program at ICANN73 will conclude with a ccNSO Council meeting. The detailed ccNSO schedule, including a summary of the topics covered and remote participation details for ICANN73, is available on the ccNSO ICANN73 workspace <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...>. Tech Day agenda out now Tech Day will be held as a virtual workshop at ICANN73 on Monday, 7 March 2022 (13:00 - 18:00 UTC). Tech Day includes presentations on the Domain Name System (DNS) Core Census and API for RSSAC002. Additionally, Tech Day will feature a DNS Abuse Roundtable where the panelists will share their respective technical and operational activities which are making progress in reducing domain abuse, along with challenges associated with these activities. The full agenda can be found here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...>. Tech Day brings together ICANN’s technical community and is open to anyone interested in technical or security-related topics. It continues to grow and has been part of ICANN Public Meetings since 2006. Tech Day provides a forum to discuss technical topics related to registry and DNS work and security. 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 February 2022 edition is out now. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> Screenshot 2022-02-25 at 15.59.23.png ICANN73_Virtual Community Forum_Marker_no_date_Dark_Blue_Vertical.png ICANN73 links to bookmark now ccNSO Schedule Hub https://community.icann.org/x/D8wGCw <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> ccTLD News Sessions & ccNSO Members Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/EYP3Cg <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/EAEiCw <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> Get the latest news at the ccTLD News Sessions Screenshot 2022-02-28 at 10.39.23.png Participate in ccTLD News <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> ccTLD News is a global platform for both experienced and new people to meet, share experiences and discuss ccTLD-related aspects. The next edition of ccTLD News consists of two 90-minute sessions and will be held 2 and 3 March 2022. After each session, there will be an opportunity to further explore the topic areas in Zoom Breakout rooms, or have an informal conversation with your peers. To join any of the sessions, click here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...>. Picture 1.png Meet the members Wednesday, 2 March | 13:00-14:30 UTC | JOIN <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> Session Chair: Everton Rodrigues (.br) * A Hebrew IDN ccTLD for Israel, Yoram Hacohen (.il and .ישראל.) * Accountable WHOIS in the usTLD Namespace, Crystal Peterson (.us) * The journey to the launch of .bh, Sami Mohamed Ali (.bh and .البحرين) * Building a vibrant .za namespace, Molehe Wesi (.za) * ccTLD reform and results, Sophie Khidasheli (.ge) * The conversation continues: Join the speakers in a breakout room for an additional 15 minutes. Capacity building by ccTLDs Thursday, 3 March | 09:00-10:30 UTC | JOIN <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> Session Chair: Biyi Oladipo (.ng) * Internet Governance for journalists, Lianna Galstyan (.am) * KISA's Internet Governance Capacity building program, Boyoung Kim (.kr) * The .it strategy to digitize italian SMEs, Gino Silvatici (.it) * Youth-oriented initiatives in .RU/.РФ, Andrey Aleinikov (.ru) * Training of the technical community in Brazil by NIC.br, Antonio Moreiras (.br) * The conversation continues: Join the speakers in a breakout room for an additional 15 minutes. ccNSO & DNS Abuse Screenshot 2020-05-28 at 14.53.11.png Learn more about the Proposed Roadmap and join the discussion A ccNSO ad hoc committee under auspices of the ccNSO Council seeks feedback on the proposed Roadmap for the ccNSO and DNS Abuse. ccTLDs are invited to review the materials shared here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...>, and to participate in the ccNSO Members Meeting DNS Abuse Session at ICANN73 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-Ae_rBZ7Dvh2jvaH3csrhXfcsE_d_hj6ZPv42dVN4IZmQMwcgg61t4DeeIg0ZTMGZ6RDcJYQteUrxBvDSm2chV8tmpgRVEZfLx-dPkCpzaQ==&c=-AZOFPHgEBkEh4YCQ89CQ_3bCNIrSp--45HPiFFh5KI4C84wjj0z6A==&ch=yMoHXPzg-hpByPXS37MbfYBd3ryImIKCjiPHJE893e37rsqX7ybhWg==>on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 (14:30-16:00 UTC) to discuss the roadmap and next steps. Ahead of the session, feedback is welcome on the ccNSO mailing lists. Roadmap highlights The roadmap is aligned with the ccNSO role. The ad hoc committee proposes creating a ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC). In its activities, the DASC would focus on the following core elements, aiming to create useful resources/information that ccTLD managers can make use of as they wish, on a voluntary basis: * Enhanced information and best practice sharing, to benefit ccTLDs * Showcase ccTLD efforts and reinforce the message about the nature of ccTLDs and the role of the ccNSO * Explore DNS Abuse related metrics and other potential elements of the ccNSO & DNS Abuse ecosystem and related approaches. The Committee would consist of ccTLD representatives and liaisons to other relevant community parts. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> ccNSO Governance Screenshot 2022-02-28 at 11.10.19.png ccNSO members will soon vote on new governance rules What is the relation between the ccNSO Council and the ccNSO membership? Who decides what and when? Join the ccNSO Governance Session at ICANN73 to learn more about the proposed new set of internal ccNSO rules, and the upcoming vote. The session will be held on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 (16:30-18:00 UTC). To attend, please register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> for ICANN73. The vote on the proposals to replace the 2004 ccNSO internal rules will start 23 March. 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. Consult the FAQ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> to learn more about the content of the draft new rules and all other aspects related to the vote, and join us at the upcoming ccNSO Governance Session. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> ccNSO Council Highlights Screenshot 2021-09-27 at 15.21.09.png The ccNSO Council had its 180th meeting <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-Ae_rBZ7Dvnk7QtDE0ZGL5NAAxvTbenMPmrC7cWXaNxqQlldvFcZQ-NXJmAeQZL0V5HmLvfXRgA0E3wNXHx2J3YT7LkmAhBE6e5bzP0eiFGx_OdatAP-OabL9Nb047kIjYzAYIOxL7S9FnV8qS3Lh0KPwU6xnaK53jTFdYvaBZbhhqbfi61V-BQr7cHF0Mbw=&c=-AZOFPHgEBkEh4YCQ89CQ_3bCNIrSp--45HPiFFh5KI4C84wjj0z6A==&ch=yMoHXPzg-hpByPXS37MbfYBd3ryImIKCjiPHJE893e37rsqX7ybhWg==>on Thursday, 24 February 2022. The ccNSO Council will reconvene on 10 March 2022, 12 UTC at ICANN73. Council meetings are open to observers. To attend, please register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> for ICANN73. Highlights from recent Council discussions: * Following a call for volunteers among members of the ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC), the ccNSO Council approves membership to the Work Stream 2 Community Coordination Group for David McAuley. * The ccNSO Council appointed new members to the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) and the ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC), following calls for volunteers in January 2022. * ccNSO participation in the ICANN org Planning Prioritisation Framework Project. Council appointed two Councillors: Chris Disspain and Irina Danelia. * At its meeting at ICANN73, the ccNSO Council will elect its Chair and two Vice Chairs. Council adopted a procedure, taken into account that the meeting will be held virtually. * A heads up about the decisions at ICANN73 regarding the roles and responsibilities of individual Councillors. Consult last year's version here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...>. * Council decided to launch a call for volunteers for one ccNSO appointee to the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG). * The ccNSO has organized various sessions on the proposals to replace the 2004 ccNSO internal rules in recent ICANN Public Meetings, where the ccNSO Council and Members have been discussing the need to update the rules. A GRC subgroup held various consultations with the ccNSO membership to identify issues, find solutions and to update about progress. Based on the feedback, the Group finalised its draft. The ccNSO Council adopted the proposed new Rules (in accordance with section 10.3(k) of the ICANN Bylaws) at its meeting on 24 February. The proposed Rules are now ready to be put before the ccNSO membership for adoption. Read more here. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...> * The Triage Committee recently revised its Charter. Council discussed the revised charter, which reflects the expanded role of the Committee in terms of prioritisation of ccNSO activities. The adoption of the updated charter will happen via an decision on the Council mailing list. Moreover, Council was informed about the progress of the charter review by the other ccNSO Working Groups and Committees, including the new proposed ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC). Unless the broader ccTLD Community raises concerns or objections prior to or during ICANN73, Council expects to adopt the proposed Charter by the DASC. Read more about DASC here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...>. * The Triage Committee is dedicated to quickly review incoming requests for input and make a suggestion to the Council on how to react to the requests. Moreover, the Triage Committee is expected to work on the Council work plan prioritisation, to better balance the workload. The Committee held a Council workshop following the February Council meeting, on the high-level ccNSO strategic plan <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001k7nPh4JtsXzzpw7z-ea1Lsiif76WaVzx0VSpkSeoXv5-...>. 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