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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN85 Fellowship
by Julie Bisland Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN85 Fellowship [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1007a053-ecda-4791-a13c-fe1faf5b8299…] Monday, 10 November 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · NEW: Updated: ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals · NEW: Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars · NEW: ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN85 Fellowship Next Round · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Director Nominated by At-Large · Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program · ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round · ICANN Request for Proposal: New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Background Screening Services · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 · Draft LAC Regional Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030 · ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 · String Similarity Evaluation Data for New gTLD Program: Next Round · Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis · Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data · Name Collision IPv6 Research Study Events · These events occur in November 2025. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed substantively to the ICANN multistakeholder model. DEADLINE: 8 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> NEW: Updated: ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals The deadline to submit a proposal has been extended from 9 November 2025 to 24 November 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> NEW: Advancing the ICANN Reviews Conversation: Join the Cross Community Group Webinars All community members – including those new to ICANN Reviews – are encouraged to attend by registering for one, or both, of the sessions: Tuesday, 18 November, at 06:00 UTC Tuesday, 18 November, at 18:00 UTC Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> NEW: ICANN Announces Recipients of the ICANN85 Fellowship A total of 40 fellows residing in 37 countries will take part in the meeting 7–12 March 2026 in Mumbai, India. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Next Round ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Action Items Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Director Nominated by At-Large On behalf of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), the At-Large Community is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from individuals who wish to serve as an ICANN Board Director. The nominated candidate will serve a three-year term starting at the end of ICANN87, which is currently scheduled for 17–22 October 2026. DEADLINE: Friday, 21 November 2025 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program From 30 September – 21 November 2024, ICANN will issue a call for nominations for the 2026 Leadership Program, scheduled for 5 – 6 March in Mumbai, India, just before the ICANN85 Public Meeting. Current and incoming community leaders interested in participating in the program need to be endorsed by their Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, or stakeholder group chairs. The ICANN organization will reach out to the respective chairs for nominations and a registration link will be sent directly to individuals who are nominated. The Leadership Program does not provide financial support for travel to Mumbai, but does cover accommodations and offer a stipend for the days a participant is involved in the program. Questions may be sent to Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org. Announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> ICANN Request for Proposal: New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Background Screening Services Its purpose is to safeguard registrants and the public interest by ensuring that corporations, organizations, and institutions are in good standing and eligible to operate a gTLD. DEADLINE: 23:59 UTC on 16 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round The selected provider(s) will also be required to collaborate with ICANN on the development of evaluation guides for the work conducted by the panels, ensuring that the evaluation processes are transparent, consistent, and repeatable across all gTLD applications. DEADLINE: 23:59 UTC on 16 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…>. 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Public Comment ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 Draft LAC Regional Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 24 November 2025 ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 13 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 1 December 2025 String Similarity Evaluation Data for New gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 15 December 2025 Name Collision IPv6 Research Study [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 20 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 22 December 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…>. 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To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…>. · Training for Fresh Graduates and Women in ICT-Oman 2025 · Africa Universities’ Day 2025 Celebration · Seminar on the New gTLD Program: Next Round - Kuwait 2025 · 2025 Canadian Internet Governance Forum · Seminar on the New gTLD Program: Next Round - Pakistan 2025 · 2025 Youth IGF Canada · Local APIGA 2025 - Pakistan · CIO100 Symposium and Awards 2025 · Bitkom Intellectual Property Working Group Meeting · Engagement Evening for German Internet Community Members · Middle East Network Operators Group 2025 (MENOG'25) Volume 7, Issue 81 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 10 November 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00182io05p…>

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN84 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available
by Terri Agnew Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=cec8c266-1405-428d-9767-45f63037d704…] Thursday, 06 November 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN84 · NEW: ICANN84 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Background Screening Services Next Round · ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · Call for ASP Mentors 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Director Nominated by At-Large · CLOSES TOMORROW: ICANN Generic Names Supporting Organization Calls for Volunteers for SPIRT · CLOSES TOMORROW: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations · Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · CLOSES TOMORROW: Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document · Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 · Draft LAC Regional Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030 · ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 · String Similarity Evaluation Data for New gTLD Program: Next Round · Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis · Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data · Name Collision IPv6 Research Study Events · These events occur in November 2025. ICANN84 NEW: ICANN84 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available The ICANN84 GAC Communiqué can be found here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round The selected provider(s) will also be required to collaborate with ICANN on the development of evaluation guides for the work conducted by the panels, ensuring that the evaluation processes are transparent, consistent, and repeatable across all gTLD applications. DEADLINE: 23:59 UTC on 16 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Background Screening Services Its purpose is to safeguard registrants and the public interest by ensuring that corporations, organizations, and institutions are in good standing and eligible to operate a gTLD. DEADLINE: 23:59 UTC on 16 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Next Round ICANN Materials Provide Prospective New gTLD Applicants Clarity on Key Topics ICANN org is developing supplemental, complementary materials to aid prospective generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants in understanding the Next Round application requirements, and how to navigate the application and evaluation processes. Blog [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Action Items Call for Expressions of Interest for the ICANN Director Nominated by At-Large On behalf of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), the At-Large Community is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from individuals who wish to serve as an ICANN Board Director. The nominated candidate will serve a three-year term starting at the end of ICANN87, which is currently scheduled for 17–22 October 2026. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> CLOSES TOMORROW: ICANN Generic Names Supporting Organization Calls for Volunteers for SPIRT In coordination with the GNSO Council, the SPIRT will collaborate with ICANN org to address all non-minor changes during the program using the Predictability Framework. Deadline: Friday, 07 November 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> CLOSES TOMORROW: NextGen@ICANN Mentor Program Nominations The NextGen@ICANN Program is seeking nominations for three (3) positions in the 2026 Mentor Program. These mentors will guide the NextGen participants through the mentorship process during the ICANN85-87 meetings. ICANN will provide travel funding for the appointed mentors to attend these meetings. Each Supporting Organization (SO) and Advisory Committee (AC) is invited to nominate one individual for a total of three spots. Nominations can include program alumni, and we encourage the selection of active community members who are passionate about mentoring students. SOs and ACs can also choose to renominate previous mentors. Please note that individual self-nominations will not be accepted. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, 7 November 2025 to Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org. If we receive nominations from more than three SOs/ACs, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, but ICANN org will prioritize groups that have not had mentors in the past. Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program FromA 30 September – 21 November 2024, ICANN will issue a call for nominations for the 2026 Leadership Program, scheduled for 5 – 6 March in Mumbai, India, just before the ICANN85 Public Meeting. Current and incoming community leaders interested in participating in the program need to be endorsed by their Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, or stakeholder group chairs. The ICANN organization will reach out to the respective chairs for nominations and a registration link will be sent directly to individuals who are nominated. The Leadership Program does not provide financial support for travel to Mumbai, but does cover accommodations and offer a stipend for the days a participant is involved in the program. Questions may be sent to Fernanda Iunes at fernanda.iunes(a)icann.org. Announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment CLOSES TOMORROW: Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 07 November 2025 Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 Draft LAC Regional Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 24 November 2025 ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 13 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 1 December 2025 String Similarity Evaluation Data for New gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 15 December 2025 Name Collision IPv6 Research Study [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 20 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 22 December 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>. Events These events occur in November 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>. · Training for Fresh Graduates and Women in ICT-Oman 2025 · 2025 NamesCon · AONOG/ AOPF 2025 · The Internet as a Battlefield: Cyber Threats and Disinformation in Contemporary Information Warfare · 2-Day DNSSEC Training · Seminar on the New gTLD Program: Next Round - Kuwait 2025 · 2025 Canadian Internet Governance Forum Volume 7, Issue 80 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…> | Next Issue: Monday, 10 November 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bmMDQJ1…>

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Draft Minutes of the 29 October 2025 GNSO Council Meeting
by John Emery Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting Part I and Part II held on 29 October 2025. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure section 3.5: "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 15 November. Thank you. Sincerely, John R. Emery, Ph.D. Policy Development Support Senior Specialist Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Action Items | GNSO Council meeting 29 October 2025
by Terri Agnew Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. GNSO Council meeting on 29 October 2025 Item 3: COUNCIL VOTE: New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP - Interpretation of Intent for Select IGO/INGO PDP Recommendations Action Items: * Councilors to circulate proposed amendments to Motion 4 and discuss on list to allow SGs/Cs to circulate finalized language to their groups prior to the 13 November vote. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Council PPSAI Small Team Responses to Threshold Questions Action Items: * Staff to draft the updated language for TQ B Model 4 based on consensus reached in the Council meeting and circulate it to the Small Team for review. * Staff to update the final report language for TQ K where there is some extra text * Prepare Small Team finalized responses for the Chair to forward to the PPSAI IRT and ICANN org. Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Prioritization of Upcoming Work Action Items: * Leadership and Staff to continue working on the prioritization documents to integrate feedback from Councilors and determine next steps at the SPS in January. Item 8: Any Other Business Action Items: * Staff to send an email concerning Item 8.2 to Council list. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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PPSAI Small Team Finalized Responses to Threshold Questions
by John Emery Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Dear Councilors, Please find the attached updated finalized responses to the PPSAI Threshold Questions as Small Team consensus was reached during the 29 October GNSO Council meeting. As Paul highlighted during the Council meeting this is the language that was agreed to by a representative and diverse group of Small Team members and objections reached agreement during the meeting with those who had issue with the language of TQ B. Councilors, please review the final report prior to EOB 12 November when Council leadership will forward this to the PPSAI IRT and ICANN org for implementation. Thank you, John R. Emery, Ph.D. Policy Development Support Senior Specialist Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ICANN84 | GAC Communiqué
by Terri Agnew Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Dear all, The ICANN84 GAC Communiqué has been published. It can be found here: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann84-governmental-advisor… GNSO Council Small Team GAC Communiqué: * Sebastien * Gaurav * Hong-Fu * Jennifer * Lawrence * Samantha * Tapani * Vivek If you are not listed above, please let us know if you would like to join. A doodle has already been sent to schedule the calls. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Re: Amended IGO/INGO Motion (former Motion 4)
by Terri Agnew Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Resending to council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org> email address. From: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM To: GNOS Council Mailing List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Amended IGO/INGO Motion (former Motion 4) Hi colleagues Please find below a redline of the draft Motion (4) on the IGO/INGO issue. The amendments are to remove para 3(f) to address concerns of the RySG. There are a couple of minor clean-ups as well, as you will see. I am hoping that Nacho will support this as a friendly amendment. Would you please seek voting instructions from your groups, we will vote on this on 13 November. Thanks Redline: Council Confirmation of Policy Intent regarding Specific IGO/INGO PDP Recommendations Submitted By: Susan Payne Seconded By: Nacho Amadoz Whereas: 1. In November 2013, the Working Group for the Protection of International Governmental Organizations (IGO) and International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGO) in All gTLDs completed a Policy Development Process (PDP) and submitted its Final Report [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/issues/igo-ingo-final-…> to the GNSO Council; 2. On 20 November 2013, the GNSO Council approved [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions*201…> all the consensus recommendations in the PDP Final Report; 3. On 30 April 2014, the ICANN Board approved<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…> those of the GNSO’s consensus recommendations that were not inconsistent with advice received from the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) on the topic of IGO and INGO protections, which recommended top-level protections for specific identifiers associated with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and the International Olympic Committee and the full names of specific International Governmental Organizations and International Non-Governmental Organizations “the protected organizations”); 4. In the context of implementing the PDP Recommendations in the Next Round Applicant Guidebook, the implementation staff and the Implementation Review Team (IRT) discussed potential alternatives for the implementation of Recommendations 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 from the Protection of IGO and INGO in All gTLDs PDP (“the Applicable Recommendations”), the so-called “Options 1 and 2” as set out in the staff briefing [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> but could not reach agreement on which option properly reflects the intent and scope of the protections afforded by the Applicable Recommendations. 5. On 15 September 2025 staff referred this matter to the GNSO Council for guidance on the interpretation of the Applicable Recommendations, as a late addition to the agenda of the GNSO Council meeting on 18 September 2025. 6. On 16 September 2025, the ICANN Board sent correspondence<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/sinha-to-samme-nlar-am…> to the GNSO Council, providing the Board’s interpretation of the relevant recommendations, while acknowledging that the decision resides with the Council; 7. The Council discussed the request for guidance during its meeting on 18 September, Extraordinary Meeting on 9 October 2025, and meeting on 29 October 2025; and, 8. The Council has now carefully considered the natural meaning and original intent of Recommendations 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 from the Protection of IGO and INGO in All gTLDs PDP. Resolved: 1. The GNSO Council confirms that the intent of the Applicable Recommendations is only to ensure that no organization other than the protected organization can apply for the exact match of the specific, protected identifier associated with that organization, and that as such, Reserved Name strings are now placed in the category formerly-termed “ineligible for delegation” under paragraph 2.2.1.2.3 of the 2012 Round AGB. Accordingly, the relevant identifiers shall not be included in the String Similarity Evaluation in the New gTLD Program and such a relevant identifier shall not operate as a bar to an application by another applicant for a string that could be considered potentially confusingly similar during that evaluation. Objection proceedings and GAC Advice could still be brought against such a third-party application, where applicable, in the usual manner. Pursuant to existing policy, any application submitted by a protected organization for its protected string would remain subject to existing policy barring delegation if such string is found to be visually-confusingly similar to a string previously delegated. Option 1 would align with this interpretation. 2. The GNSO Council acknowledges that this was a difficult issue. Although the majority support this interpretation as best reflecting the intent of the policy recommendations, which were made more than a decade ago, this view was not unanimous. It is clear that reasonable people can differ as to this intent. 3. The GNSO appreciates the Board’s consideration of steps which could be taken to ensure that the protected organizations and GAC are made aware, if any application for a confusingly similar string were to be submitted, as set out in the penultimate paragraph of the Board’s letter<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/sinha-to-samme-nlar-am…> of 26 September 2025. The GNSO Council would support and encourage the following steps: a) The application process must prominently display and clearly communicate the Reserved Names list this List so that TLD applicants are fully aware of its existence and implications prior to filing its choice of the TLD string. b) That Org should contact the relevant protected organizations after String Confirmation Day to ensure they are aware of any applied-for strings that could be considered confusingly similar to those on the Reserved Names list, and are aware of their options for bringing formal Objection or seeking support of the GAC. c) That Org should also contact the GAC after String Confirmation Day to ensure that the GAC are aware of any applied-for strings that could be considered confusingly similar to those on the Reserved Names list, in order that GAC members may consider whether any Early Warning(s) or GAC Consensus Advice would be appropriate. d) We also would encourage the GAC to contact the relevant protected organizations to ensure that they are aware of any the applied-for strings and can decide whether to utilize any challenge methods outlined in the AGB. e) That Org should also notify the applicant of the confusingly similar string, and give them the option to withdraw for an appropriate refund. f) The GNSO Council encourages the Board to ensure that Org puts appropriate mechanisms in place to safeguard the strings on the Reserved Names List, pending the conclusion of the Objection period, the outcome of any filed Objection, the outcome of any GAC Consensus Advice against a confusingly similar string, or confirmation from the GAC that it does not intend to issue Consensus Advice. Such an appropriate mechanism might include placing any confusingly similar application on hold, pending such resolution. 4. If the Board considers it timely for the existing policy to be reviewed, the GNSO Council would invite the Board to request an issues report for further potential policy work which might apply to subsequent future rounds. The GNSO Council assumes that Org would again be instructed to take any steps considered appropriate to safeguard the strings on the Reserved Names List from any confusingly similar applications, which might be submitted in any application round pending the future conclusion of such policy work. 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Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council meeting | Thursday, 13 November 2025
by Terri Agnew Nov. 5, 2025

Nov. 5, 2025

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 13:00 UTC for 60 minutes. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> , ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> and, the Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning Statement of Interest<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SKafBg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/33sjnctx Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call, gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Passcode: mkt7*ULa9b If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 910 4823 5847 Passcode: 9213420189 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (Houston) +16699006833,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (San Jose) If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a6JrPP2u5 Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Please note that all documents<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AKifBg> referenced in the agenda will be gathered on a Wiki page for convenient and easy access. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: GAC Liaison Report
by Devan Reed Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

Dear Councilors, Please find below the GAC Liaison Report. This will be posted shortly on the GNSO Correspondence page<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence/2025>. Thank you! Kind regards, Devan From: "Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy" <Sebastien(a)registry.godaddy> Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM To: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org>, 'Susan Payne' <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com>, "jen(a)dot.asia" <jen(a)dot.asia>, Peter Akinremi Taiwo <compsoftnet(a)gmail.com> Subject: GAC Liaison Report Hi Susan and Team, I understand my GAC Liaison Report is slated for our November meeting. Please find it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XsY3ti3r0KwWbhO5pOQCZzfZYuZvv6UU07L_JbH… ahead of the document submission deadline. I am currently travelling until the weekend with limited connectivity. I am happy to supply a signed PDF copy when I get back to my desk, if deemed necessary. Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [cid:image001.png@01DC4CE5.8808C490] +49 172 690 8418 Germany sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy>

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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Council | Thursday, 13 November 2025
by Devan Reed Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the agenda for the Thursday, 13 November 2025 GNSO Council Meeting at 13:00 UTC. This will be posted on the agenda wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SKafBg>. Thank you! Kind regards, Devan GNSO Council Agenda 13 November 2025 Please note that all documents referenced in the agenda have been gathered on a Wiki page for convenience and easier access: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AKifBg This agenda was established according to the GNSO Operating Procedures<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced…> v3.5, updated on 15 March 2023. For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 13:00 UTC: https://tinyurl.com/33sjnctx 05:00 Los Angeles; 08:00 Washington DC; 13:00 London; 14:00 Paris; 16:00 Moscow; 00:00 Melbourne (Friday) GNSO Council Meeting Remote Participation: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call. ___________________________________ Item 1: Administrative Matters (5 minutes) 1.1 - Roll Call 1.2 - Updates to Statements of Interest 1.3 - Review / Amend Agenda 1.4 - Note the status of minutes for the previous Council meetings per the GNSO Operating Procedures: Minutes<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/minutes/minutes-gnso…> of the GNSO Council Meeting on 18 September 2025 were posted on 02 October 2025. Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting on 29 October 2025 were posted on xx month 2025. Item 2: Opening Remarks / Review of Projects & Action List (5 minutes) 2.1 - Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics, to include review of Projects List<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/project> and Action Item List. <https://community.icann.org/x/RgZlAg> Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * GNSO Council Review of GAC Communiqué * Confirmation of GNSO Empowered Community Representative * Motion to commemorate Rubens Kuhl Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP - Interpretation of Intent for Select IGO/INGO PDP Recommendations (30 minutes) During its September meeting<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/XYy4NN_IZZv08C-bg6V2CiZv-C_HxrwTqlFeWgVvkHfm…>, the Council discussed an issue that recently arose in the proposed implementation of the Subsequent Procedures PDP recommendations. Specifically, ICANN org staff prepared a discussion paper<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/460783617> to explain the issue and to provide a path forward. The IRT was not aligned with ICANN org’s proposal. The Council was requested to provide guidance on the intent of relevant recommendations; without this guidance, the timeline for the Board’s adoption of the Applicant Guidebook and launch of the Next Round are likely to be negatively impacted. The Council has discussed the issue during the September meeting, during an Extraordinary Meeting, and during the October meeting. During the October meeting, the Council had four different motions to consider, but were set to consider a motion that confirmed the intent of option 1, but encouraged a number of mitigatory actions as suggested in the Board’s letter to the Council on this issue. That motion, along with the three others that remain submitted, were deferred during the October meeting. Here, the Council will vote on the interpretation of the original intent. 4.1 - Introduction of Topic (Susan Payne, GNSO Chair) 4.2 - Council Vote 4.3 - Next Steps Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Final Issue Report on a Policy Development Process for DNS Abuse (25 minutes) On <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/gac-follow…> 14 August 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…>, the GNSO Council passed a motion, requesting ICANN’s Policy Support Staff to draft a Preliminary Issue Report on DNS Abuse. The objective of the Preliminary Issue Report was for Policy Support Staff to assess all relevant issues related to the GNSO Council request and, following Community Input during the Public Comment phase, to recommend a course of action to the GNSO Council. It remains the GNSO Council’s prerogative to either follow Support Staff’s recommendations or to pursue alternative action. As background, in early 2025, the GNSO Council reconvened its DNS Abuse Small Team to re-examine DNS Abuse mitigation considering new developments, research, and data. Based on data analysis, community consultation, and input from stakeholder groups (SGs), the Small Team recommended the following three gaps be prioritized for policy work in the Issue Report: 1. Unrestricted Application Programming Interface (API) access for domain name registration for new customers 2. Associated Domain Checks: Malicious domains are often part of broader campaigns involving dozens or hundreds of related domains. 3. Limited coordination on Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA)-based abuse: The Preliminary Issue Report concludes that all of the three identified priority issues are appropriate for policy development. However, the paper suggests that only two of the three identified DNS Abuse issues should be prioritized for policy development, while one may be addressed more directly and expeditiously outside of the ICANN policy development process. The Preliminary Issue Report was published for public comment and the GNSO conducted a working session on DNS Abuse at ICANN84; the Final Issue Report and the included draft PDP charter will be adjusted to take into account feedback received from both of these sources. Here, the Council will receive an overview of the anticipated changes to the Final Issue Report on DNS Abuse to inform its decision of whether or not to initiate a PDP at its upcoming meeting in December. 5.1 - Introduction of Topic (Jennifer Chung, GNSO Vice-Chair) 5.2 - Council Discussion 5.3 - Next Steps Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Standing Committee Findings Report (25 minutes) In June 2023, the GNSO Council approved a Charter for the Registration Data Request Service Standing Committee, which outlines the Standing Committee’s tasks. Specifically, the Standing Committee was tasked to review the data that will be produced by ICANN org on a monthly basis following the launch of the RDRS (see data points outlined here). The Scoping Team was expected to analyze the data and consider: * Assignment #1. Trends that can be identified over a month-by-month period; * Assignment #2. Possible technical updates that should be considered to RDRS and/or related messaging and promotion (recognizing that the RDRS will only be running for a two-year period and limited resources may be available to implement such updates); * Assignment #3. Specific lessons learned that should be factored into the consideration of how to proceed with the SSAD recommendations; * Assignment #4. Suggestions to the Council for a proposed recommendation(s) to the ICANN Board in relation to the consideration of the SSAD recommendations. The Standing Committee began reviewing monthly data since the inception of the RDRS in November 2023 and distilled its findings into its Findings Report, which was published for public comment on 19 August 2025<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-generic-names-supporti…>. Following its consideration of the public comments received, the RDRS Standing Committee delivered its updated Findings Report, which contains six recommendations for the Council’s consideration. 6.1 - Introduction of Topic (Sebastien Ducos, RDRS Standing Committee Chair) 6.2 - Council Discussion 6.3 - Next Steps Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - GNSO Liaison to the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Annual Report (15 minutes) The GNSO Liaison to the GAC role was first piloted from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2016 as part of a broader initiative of the GAC-GNSO Consultation Group to facilitate early engagement of the GAC in GNSO policy development activities. Due to the success of the pilot, the GNSO Liaison to the GAC is now a permanent role and an integral part of communications between the GAC and GNSO. The Liaison is primarily responsible for providing timely updates to the GAC on GNSO policy development activities in order to complement the existing notification processes; the Liaison is also a resource for answering questions in relation to these (GNSO) activities that GAC members may have. Furthermore, the Liaison is responsible for providing the GNSO Council with regular updates on progress, including on GAC activities, specifically in so far as these relate to issues of interest to the GNSO. The objective of the liaison mechanism, in combination with other mechanisms and early engagement tools, is to facilitate effective early engagement of the GAC and assist with the flow of information between the GAC and the GNSO. The Liaison is responsible for delivering to the Council an annual report<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2024/correspondence/neuma…>, which includes updates on relevant engagement activities and progress. Here, the Council will receive a presentation on the annual report from the Liaison. 7.1 - Introduction of Topic (Sebastien Ducos, GNSO Council Liaison to the GAC) 7.2 - Council Discussion 7.3 - Next Steps Item 8: Any Other Business (10 minutes) 8.1 - SPS Planning 8.2 - Next steps - Expiration Policies _______________________________ Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.3(i)) See https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/governance/bylaws-en/#article11. Appendix 2: GNSO Council Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures, Section 4.4) See https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/op-proced… References for Coordinated Universal Time of 13:00 UTC Local time between November and March in the NORTHERN hemisphere See https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/ for Dates for Daylight Saving Time and Clock Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PST) UTC-8 05:00 San José, Costa Rica (CST) UTC-6 07:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EST) UTC-5 08:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina (ART) UTC-3 10:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (WAT) UTC+1 14:00 Paris, France (CET) UTC+1 14:00 Moscow, Russia (MSK) UTC+3 16:00 Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 21:00 Melbourne, Australia (AEDT) UTC+11 00:00 (Friday) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com<http://www.timeanddate.com/> and https://tinyurl.com/33sjnctx

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