Dear colleagues, I’m pleased to share the WSIS+20 Input Paper developed by participants of the inaugural Summer School on Internet Governance and International Law (SSIGIL), held at the University of Lodz as part of a project supported by the Internet Society Foundation. 📄 Read the paper here <https://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl/fileadmin/LODZ_CYBER_HUB/SSIGIL/WSIS20_SSIGIL_...> (and attached) Titled "Advancing Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Infrastructure", this dedicated contribution to the WSIS+20 process explores how satellite Internet infrastructure can help close global connectivity gaps—while safeguarding openness, security, and accountability. Key insights include: - Leveraging satellite Internet infrastructures to promote affordable and inclusive Internet access - Ensuring legal clarity and international cooperation on satellite regulation - Promoting open standards, secure-by-design principles, and data sovereignty - Investing in local IXPs and shared infrastructure for resilience - Avoiding digital monopolies through interoperable, transparent governance The paper reflects the collaborative work of experts from across disciplines (listed alphabetically below): Berna Akcali Gur, Jason Bonsall, Dmitry Epstein, Jung Seob (Scott) Kim, Magdalena Krysiak, Liljana Pecova-Ilieska, Maciek Piasecki, Célestine R. Rabouam, Roxana Radu, Monika Stachoń, Isti Marta Sukma, Liya Wang, Dan York and yours truly. We hope this input supports your work in the lead-up to the meeting in Prague and contributes meaningfully to the upcoming WSIS+20 review in Geneva. Feedback and support in sharing the message are, as always, most appreciated. Kind regards, Joanna Kulesza ------------------- Joanna Kulesza, PhD Professor of International Law Lodz Cyber Hub / University of Lodz Law School / Poland www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl (EURALO ALS 341) ALAC / EURALO / ALAC Liaison to the GAC