Hello All, Tomorrow is day two of the ICANN80 ccNSO Members Meeting! The ccNSO program on Wednesday, 12 June 2024 includes several sessions that are open to all with an interst in ccTLD-related matters. Please find agenda highlights below and here<https://community.icann.org/x/wYCfEw>. Join sessions on site in Kigali, or participate remotely. Zoom participation details are available on the ICANN public schedule. UAC: ccTLDs and UA Readiness Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | 09:00-10:15 local (07:00-08:15 UTC) https://sched.co/1dr2X ─ At ICANN80, the ccNSO Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) will facilitate a session, focusing on the UAC work plan and promoting the use of the UAC Library and e-mail list, as useful resources for ccTLDs. The UAC will also inform the ccTLDs present on the relevance of UA Day for ccTLDs as well as the results of surveys to date on UA readiness for ccTLDs and the possible need for a dedicated survey. Session Chair: Abdalmonem Galila * About UAC and its work plan | Abdelmonem Galila and Regina Fuchsová promoting the use of the UAC Library and e-mail list * Relevance of UA Day for ccTLDs * Looking back: UA Day 2024 | Dijana Milutinović (.rs .срб) * Getting ready for UA Day 2025 | Sarmad Hussain (ICANN org) * Survey on UA readiness * What surveys are available and what are the outcomes? | Seda Akbulut (ICANN org), Regina Fuchsová (.eu, .ею and .ευ) * Exploring the need for a dedicated survey by ccNSO UASC Policy Gap Session Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | 13:45-15:00 (11:45-13:00 UTC) https://sched.co/1dr2Z ─ A subgroup of the ccNSO Council reviewed potential policy gaps in the ccTLD post-delegation processes pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation and retirement of ccTLDs. At ICANN79, the ccTLDs explored some of these gaps. At the ICANN80 session, the group will discuss the next steps with ICANN org and the community. Moreover, ccNSO Council received questions from the ICANN Board Caucus, related to the implementation of the proposed review mechanism policy (ccPDP3-RM). Alejandra Reynoso, Council Chair, will update the community on progress to date. Session chair is Jordan Carter (.au), ccNSO Vice Chair. IGLC: How ccTLDs contribute to a better world: In pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | 13:45-15:00 (11:45-13:00 UTC) https://sched.co/1dr2f ─ At ICANN80, the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) is organising a session to explore how the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) can accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the unique role ccTLDs can play in this pursuit. The session showcases the relevance of the SDGs to ccTLDs and concrete actions by ccTLDs, as well as partnerships that drive progress towards their achievement. Session chair: Annaliese Williams, .au * Sally Costerton, Interim President and CEO at ICANN org * Anna Neves, Bureau of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) at UNCTAD * ccTLD perspectives by Pierre Bonis, .fr; Bonnie Mtengwa, .zw; Alexandre Barbosa, .br Insights on Internet Governance: IGLC Releases Paper https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-04jun24-en.htm The ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC) is pleased to announce the release of its latest paper titled "Towards WSIS+20: The GDC, SDGs, and Why They Matter to ccTLDs". This comprehensive document provides information about the upcoming WSIS+20 review, the Global Digital Compact (GDC), their implications for country code top-level domains and the pivotal opportunity for ccTLDs to influence the future of internet governance. The document outlines actionable steps for ccTLDs to engage in these global digital governance processes, highlighting the importance of building relationships, participating in consultations, and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). IGLC invites all stakeholders to read the paper and join in this important dialogue. Read the paper here<https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/iglc-towards-wsis-20-gdc-sdgs-04jun...>. SOPC: ccTLD relevant aspects in ICANN's FY26-29 Strategic Plan Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | 15:30-17:00 (13:30-15:00 UTC) https://sched.co/1dr2g ─ The ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC) meets with the ccTLD community, relevant ICANN staff and members of the ICANN Board Strategic Planning Committee to discuss ccTLD relevant aspects in ICANN’s FY26-29 Strategic Plan. Session Chair is Andreas Musielak (.de) - SOPC Chair, assisted by Irina Danelia (.ru), SOPC Vice Chair. For more information about the proposed strategic plan, consult the recording of the ICANN80 Prep Week Webinar by ICANN org here<https://sched.co/1daZQ>. Best regards, Joke Braeken joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> ICANN80 Links to Bookmark Now * ccNSO Schedule https://community.icann.org/x/GQBkEw * ccNSO Session Highlights https://community.icann.org/x/wYCfEw * Tech Day https://community.icann.org/x/OgBkEw