April 2020 - council - lists.icann.org

Confirmation of GNSO Representative on the Empowered Community Administration
by Nathalie Peregrine Oct. 20, 2022

Oct. 20, 2022

Dear John, Please find the attached a letter with the motion passed at the GNSO Council meeting on 29 November 2018. The Council confirmed the appointment of the GNSO Chair, currently Keith Drazek, representing the GNSO as the Decisional Participant on the Empowered Community Administration until the end of his term at ICANN66. The letter will be published on page: https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> Thank you. Respectfully submitted. Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by taking our interactive courses<applewebdata://EB3A6F47-9760-400D-A39B-A7EFFC56B467/learn.icann.org/courses…> and visiting the GNSO Newcomer pages<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__gnso.icann.org_sites_gn…>

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New documents added: GNSO Council input required
by Nathalie Peregrine June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Dear all, There have been documents added to the wiki page Documents for Council input. Please see them posted here<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Documents+for+GNSO+…> and provide input on the GNSO Council mailing list. Thank you! Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/ <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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Consensus Playbook
by Steve Chan May 4, 2020

May 4, 2020

Dear Councilors, Originated from the Council’s PDP 3.0 initiative and a subsequent Additional Budget Request, the Consensus Playbook has been completed for the ICANN community to reference and use. This Consensus Playbook aims to provide community volunteers with practical tools and best practices for building consensus, bridging differences, and breaking deadlocks within ICANN processes. It does not seek to change the definition of consensus, the methods of decision making as prescribed in each community group’s rules and procedure, or create any new requirements. The Consensus Playbook was developed by the Consensus Building Institute (CBI), an external vendor contracted by ICANN org, with the requirement of broad applicability across the community, beyond just GNSO PDP working groups. CBI interviewed fourteen (14) ICANN community leaders across ICANN’s SOs and ACs, who shared their extensive consensus building experience in leading and participating in working groups and community groups. The playbook is quite detailed and provides guidance from the beginning to the end of the consensus building process. It stresses that consensus building should be treated as a journey and that it does not just take place at the end of deliberations. To that end, I’d like to draw attention to Appendix A, which serve as a reference guide to help inform you which “plays” within the playbook are applicable to the various phases of the community’s work. The Consensus Playbook, as developed by CBI, was designed for the ICANN community and is only permitted to be used by the ICANN community in support of ICANN related work. The playbook shall not be used for any non-ICANN related purposes. If you have any questions, please let us know. Best, Steve Steven Chan  Policy Director, GNSO Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/ Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar

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Re: [council] New document: GNSO Council input required
by Flip Petillion May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

Hi Nathalie, I would like to note 1) the absence of PPSAI on this project plan, as well as 2) the timing of resuming IGO work. Best regards, Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend, Flip Flip Petillion fpetillion(a)petillion.law +32484652653 www.petillion.law [signature_1366071745]<http://www.petillion.law/> Attorneys – Advocaten - Avocats From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Nathalie Peregrine <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 16 April 2020 at 20:00 To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: "gnso-secs(a)icann.org" <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] New document: GNSO Council input required Dear all, Please note the GNSO Draft Framework for Project Planning has been posted on the wiki, with a two-week deadline for input. Please find it posted here<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Documents+for+GNSO+…> and provide input on the GNSO Council mailing list. Thank you! Nathalie Nathalie Peregrine Manager, Operations Support (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org <nathalie.peregrine(a)icann.org%20> Skype: nathalie.peregrine.icann Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/ <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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FYI: FW: [ICANN Community Leaders] 30 April 2020
by Terri Agnew April 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

FYI From: SO-AC-SG-CLeaders <so-ac-sg-cleaders-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 10:01 AM To: "so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org" <so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org> Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] 30 April 2020 [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9b2e8e83-7882-43bb-b437-7c023714b00d&a=1122025…] Thursday, 30 April 2020 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Community Priorities and the COVID-19 Pandemic · NEW: Revisions to ICANN Board’s Proposed Global Public Interest (GPI) Framework · NEW: Get to Know the GNSO Course on ICANN Learn · REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process ICANN68 Planning · REMINDER: ICANN68 Publication Support Public Comment · CLOSES MONDAY: Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process · CLOSES TUESDAY: Addendum to the Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2 · Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for the Second Level Version 2 · ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 · Draft PTI FY21-24 Strategic Plan Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Community Priorities and the COVID-19 Pandemic From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support Earlier this year, Supporting Organization (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) leaders met to outline their priorities for 2020. This exercise provided a starting point for current discussions about prioritizing ICANN community work in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. ICANN org will continue to work closely and proactively with SO and AC leaders, ensuring that its support for ongoing community projects meets expectations and adapts to the pressures of the global public health crisis. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> NEW: Revisions to ICANN Board’s Proposed Global Public Interest (GPI) Framework From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement The ICANN Board’s proposed Global Public Interest (GPI) framework has been revised to reflect feedback received during the community consultation process. The ICANN Board initially identified GPI as one of its 2019 operational priorities and carried it over to 2020. In September 2019, the Board published a discussion paper on a proposed GPI framework, which marked the beginning of a longer process to develop a framework as a toolkit for the ICANN community to consider the global public interest. A community consultation was held from September to November 2019 to gather feedback from the community, and the framework was revised accordingly. At this moment, considering all input received, the Board will start piloting the framework and toolkit to apply to upcoming Board decisions. Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees that would like to explore the framework are encouraged to try it and document and share their experience – all on an entirely voluntary basis. Throughout the pilot year, the Board’s conversation with the community will be ongoing, and this workspace [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> will be regularly updated and will feature space for comments and suggestions about the Board's and community's experiences and feedback. NEW: Get to Know the GNSO Course on ICANN Learn From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support An updated and revised Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) course is now available on ICANN Learn, ICANN's free and open online learning platform. Get to Know the GNSO takes learners through an overview of the different components of the GNSO, drawing on interviews with community members and integrating knowledge checks throughout the course. Sign up for ICANN Learn [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> today. REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> On 31 March 2020, ICANN opened a call for Expressions of Interest for panelists to serve on the omnibus Standing Panel for ICANN's Independent Review Process (IRP). Candidates for the IRP omnibus Standing Panel should review the Expressions of Interest document [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>before submission. The document includes the following information: · Panel Position Description · Required or Highly Preferred Skills · Required or Highly Preferred Experience · Time Commitment · Compensation and Selection Expressions of Interest should be submitted to irp-standingpanel-eoi2020(a)icann.org<mailto:IRP-Standingpanel-EOI2020@icann.org> by 23:59 UTC on Friday, 31 July 2020. ICANN68 Planning REMINDER: ICANN68 Publication Support Executive: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support Design and Translation Deadline If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. newsletter vs. 1-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything by Wednesday, 13 May 2020. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. Translation-only Deadline If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) by Monday, 25 May 2020. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the below print deadline. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline in order to be translated. Please work directly with your support staff to submit these requests to chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org<mailto:chantelle.doerksen@icann.org> and liana.teo(a)icann.org<mailto:liana.teo@icann.org>. Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Monday, 4 May 2020 CLOSES TUESDAY: Addendum to the Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2020 Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for the Second Level Version 2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2020 ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2020 Draft PTI FY21-24 Strategic Plan [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Monday, 1 June 2020 Volume 2, Issue 35 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> | Next Issue: Monday, 4 May 2020

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FW: [gnso-chairs] New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Consideration of DNS Abuse
by Drazek, Keith April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Hi all, Please see the attached letter to Council from the leadership of the SubPro PDP WG. We will need to discuss this and consider next steps related to these particular CCT-RT recommendations. We’ll add it to the agenda for our 21 May Council call. Thanks, Keith From: Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs-bounces(a)icann.org> On Behalf Of Steve Chan Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:04 PM To: gnso-chairs(a)icann.org Cc: Cheryl Langdon-Orr <langdonorr(a)gmail.com>; Jeff Neuman <jeff.neuman(a)comlaude.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [gnso-chairs] New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Consideration of DNS Abuse Dear Keith, Pam, Rafik, On behalf of Jeff Neuman and Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Co-Chairs of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG, please find a letter regarding SubPro’s consideration of the topic of DNS Abuse. If you have any questions, please let us know. Best, Steve Steven Chan  Policy Director, GNSO Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536  Email: steve.chan(a)icann.org<mailto:steve.chan@icann.org> Skype: steve.chan55 Mobile: +1.310.339.4410 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…>

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FW: [ICANN Community Leaders] 27 April 2020
by Andrea Glandon April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

[http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=76ef0c16-eb1b-4cdd-8c89-b7948569a69a&a=1122025…] Monday, 27 April 2020 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing · TOMORROW: Webinars to Discuss the Revised Proposed FY21-25 Operating & Financial Plan and FY21 Operating Plan & Budget · REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process ICANN68 Planning · REMINDER: ICANN68 Publication Support Public Comment · CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process · CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Addendum to the Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2 · Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for the Second Level Version 2 · ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 · Draft PTI FY21-24 Strategic Plan Information Sharing TOMORROW: Webinars to Discuss the Revised Proposed FY21-25 Operating & Financial Plan and FY21 Operating Plan & Budget Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> ICANN org will hold two public webinars to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its current and planned work. ICANN org has recently developed new projections in ICANN’s Revised Draft FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and Revised Draft FY21 Operating Plan and Budget, which will be presented during the webinars for information and discussion and will be proposed for adoption by the ICANN Board in early May. Please join one of the two scheduled informational webinars on 28 April 2020 to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on ICANN’s planned work as detailed in the Revised Draft FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and Revised Draft FY21 Operating Plan and Budget. ICANN welcomes the community’s questions and comments. Webinar #1 Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 15:00-16:30 UTC Remote Participation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Webinar #2 Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 23:00-00:30 UTC Remote Participation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> On 31 March 2020, ICANN opened a call for Expressions of Interest for panelists to serve on the omnibus Standing Panel for ICANN's Independent Review Process (IRP). Candidates for the IRP omnibus Standing Panel should review the Expressions of Interest document [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>before submission. The document includes the following information: · Panel Position Description · Required or Highly Preferred Skills · Required or Highly Preferred Experience · Time Commitment · Compensation and Selection Expressions of Interest should be submitted to irp-standingpanel-eoi2020(a)icann.org<mailto:IRP-Standingpanel-EOI2020@icann.org> by 23:59 UTC on Friday, 31 July 2020. ICANN68 Planning REMINDER: ICANN68 Publication Support Executive: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support Design and Translation Deadline If you require design assistance for your publication, you need to provide all the text, images, layout, and publication type/size requirements (i.e. newsletter vs. 1-pager vs. trifold, etc.). You will receive a maximum of 2 iterations of the publication. Please provide everything by Wednesday, 13 May 2020. Please keep in mind that all materials, new or updated, need to be evergreen. Translation-only Deadline If your publication requires translation, please provide the final material(s) by Monday, 25 May 2020. This ensures that there is enough time to translate the publication by the below print deadline. If your materials require design assistance (outlined above), please note that the final materials will have to be complete, including the edit/approval process, by this deadline in order to be translated. Please work directly with your support staff to submit these requests to chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org<mailto:chantelle.doerksen@icann.org> and liana.teo(a)icann.org<mailto:liana.teo@icann.org>. Public Comment CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Monday, 4 May 2020 CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Addendum to the Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2020 Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for the Second Level Version 2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2020 ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2020 Draft PTI FY21-24 Strategic Plan [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Monday, 1 June 2020 Volume 2, Issue 34 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 30 April 2020

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FYI: FW: [ICANN Community Leaders] 23 April 2020
by Terri Agnew April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020

FYI From: SO-AC-SG-CLeaders <so-ac-sg-cleaders-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Community Leadership Digest <david.olive(a)icann.org> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM To: "so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org" <so-ac-sg-cleaders(a)icann.org> Subject: [ICANN Community Leaders] 23 April 2020 [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1d984e22-7c69-4e42-9a40-d162eee16ab1&a=1122025…] Thursday, 23 April 2020 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN org’s Multifaceted Response to DNS Abuse · NEW: Webinar to Discuss New Projections Based on Economic Impact of COVID-19 · NEW: Policy Development Fundamentals Course on ICANN Learn · NEW: Consensus Playbook Now Available · REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process ICANN68 Planning · REMINDER: ICANN68 Publication Support Public Comment · CLOSES TODAY: Proposal for Bangla Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules · EXTENDED: Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process · Addendum to the Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2 · Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for the Second Level Version 2 · ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 · NEW: Draft PTI FY21-24 Strategic Plan Information Sharing NEW: ICANN org’s Multifaceted Response to DNS Abuse From: Göran Marby, President and CEO While the March report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> from ICANN’s Domain Abuse Activity Reporting [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> system shows a general reduction in second-level gTLD domain names identified as being used in phishing, malware distribution, and botnet command and control, it has been widely reported that criminals are taking advantage of the global COVID-19 pandemic by launching malicious online campaigns. There have also been numerous reports of spikes in the use of COVID-19-related domain names for DNS Abuse. ICANN’s response to DNS Abuse is always multifaceted, reflecting the need to address abuse within the constraints of ICANN’s Bylaws and policies as defined by the ICANN community, and by obeying local law and regulatory requirements. In general, ICANN Contractual Compliance (ICANN Compliance) enforces the contractual obligations set forth in ICANN’s policies and agreements, including the Registry Agreement (RA) and the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) provides subject-matter expertise, and the Global Domains Division (GDD) works with the contracted parties to help support the delivery of registry and registrar services in accordance with contractual and consensus policy obligations. In the case of COVID-19-related abuse, the same actors within the ICANN organization have prioritized handling of COVID-19-related DNS Abuse, working with their respective communities to help mitigate the new threats. These threats include phishing, business email compromise, malware distribution, scams, and many other types of attacks. In some cases, the criminals are luring Internet users into giving away their access credentials and confidential information with the promise that they are buying supposed cures for the coronavirus and personal protective equipment. In other cases, the attackers are spreading disinformation or infecting unsuspecting users’ devices with malware. Unfortunately, many of these malicious activities use or leverage domain names and some in the Internet community are reasonably asking what role ICANN has in attempting to stem these abuses. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> NEW: Webinar to Discuss New Projections Based on Economic Impact of COVID-19 From: Susanna Bennett, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer ICANN org will hold two public webinars to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its current and planned work. ICANN org has recently developed new projections in ICANN’s Revised Draft FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and Revised Draft FY21 Operating Plan and Budget, which will be presented during the webinars for information and discussion and will be proposed for adoption by the ICANN Board in early May. Please join one of the two scheduled informational webinars on 28 April 2020 to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on ICANN’s planned work as detailed in the Revised Draft FY21-25 Operating and Financial Plan and Revised Draft FY21 Operating Plan and Budget. ICANN welcomes the community’s questions and comments. Webinar #1 Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 15:00-16:30 UTC Remote Participation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Webinar #2 Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 23:00-00:30 UTC Remote Participation [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> NEW: Policy Development Fundamentals Course on ICANN Learn From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support Policy Development Fundamentals is a new foundational course available on ICANN Learn [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>, ICANN's free and open online learning platform. The course takes learners through an overview of the different components of policy development at ICANN. Along with the DNS Fundamentals course, Policy Fundamentals will serve as a cornerstone for developing capacity in the ICANN ecosystem. Both courses will be translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. NEW: Consensus Playbook Now Available From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The Consensus Playbook [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> aims to provide community members with practical tools and best practices for building consensus, bridging differences, and breaking deadlocks within ICANN processes. The playbook stresses that consensus building should be considered as a journey and provides detailed guidance from the beginning to the end of the process, including 15 “plays” applicable to the various phases of community work. The playbook does not seek to change the definition of consensus or the methods of decision-making of a community group; it does not seek to introduce any new requirements either. It is designed for the ICANN community and is only permitted to be used by the ICANN community in support of ICANN-related work. The playbook shall not be used for any non-ICANN related purposes. Originating from the GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP) 3.0 initiative [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> and a subsequent Additional Budget Request [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>, the Consensus Playbook has been created for the ICANN community to reference and use. The Consensus Building Institute (CBI), an external vendor contracted by ICANN org, developed the playbook with the requirement of broad applicability across the community, beyond GNSO policy development working groups. CBI interviewed 14 ICANN community leaders across the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, who shared their extensive consensus-building experience in leading and participating in working groups and community groups. All ICANN community members are strongly encouraged to review the playbook. We anticipate additional opportunities for the ICANN community to discuss its contents and practical utility. REMINDER: Call for Expressions of Interest: Standing Panel for ICANN’s Independent Review Process Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> On 31 March 2020, ICANN opened a call for Expressions of Interest for panelists to serve on the omnibus Standing Panel for ICANN's Independent Review Process (IRP). Candidates for the IRP omnibus Standing Panel should review the Expressions of Interest document [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…>before submission. The document includes the following information: · Panel Position Description · Required or Highly Preferred Skills · Required or Highly Preferred Experience · Time Commitment · Compensation and Selection Expressions of Interest should be submitted to irp-standingpanel-eoi2020(a)icann.org<mailto:IRP-Standingpanel-EOI2020@icann.org> by 23:59 UTC on Friday, 31 July 2020. 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Please work directly with your support staff to submit these requests to chantelle.doerksen(a)icann.org<mailto:chantelle.doerksen@icann.org> and liana.teo(a)icann.org<mailto:liana.teo@icann.org>. Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: Proposal for Bangla Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Thursday, 23 April 2020 EXTENDED: Phase 1 Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs Policy Development Process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Monday, 4 May 2020 Addendum to the Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2020 Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) for the Second Level Version 2 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2020 ICANN Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025 [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2020 NEW: Draft PTI FY21-24 Strategic Plan [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> Close Date: Monday, 1 June 2020 Volume 2, Issue 33 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-…> | Next Issue: Monday, 27 April 2020

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Summary of the 2020 Trend Identification Session with the GNSO Council.
by Nathalie Peregrine April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020

Dear councilors, Following the Trend Identification Session held on the 19 March 2020, our colleagues from the Multistakeholder Strategy and Strategic Initiatives (MSSi) team have requested we share with you the input from the remote session (attached). They also would like to share this link<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/strategic-engagement-2013-10-10-en/#t…> to access the 2020 Trend Sessions Output file which provides all the inputs collected during the trend sessions held with the ICANN community in March 2020. This information can be sorted by focus area, topic, and data element type (trends, risks, and opportunities). Thank you, Kind regards, Nathalie

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Draft minutes of the GNSO Council meeting 16 April 2020
by Nathalie Peregrine April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council meeting held on Thursday 16 April 2020 for your review. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> section 3.5 "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 1 May 2020. Thank you. Kind Regards, Nathalie

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