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Please read | Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep | 11 December 2025
by Terri Agnew Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting on 11 December 2025 at 21:00 UTC. 1. Have question on prep materials for this meeting? Check out the Council Preparatory Materials Cheat Sheet found here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lQ9fqEjD-inZWpni7tx_EKij6_19oGvi/edit?u…>. a. Question of the month and answer found on materials cheat sheet: where can I find past or present GNSO Projects? 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/UKafBg> will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CKifBg> for easy referral. If there are any topics you would like to see appear on future Council agendas, please do not hesitate to add them to the Council Topics Google doc. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> 1. Please consult the Project Management Portfolio,<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WQyfBg> in particular the Action Decision Radar<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cAyfBg> and the Project List<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg> . 1. If you fear you may run into connectivity issues or may not make it on the call, please have an officer of your SG/C fill in the Council Absence Notification form<https://www.icann.org/forms/gnso_notification>. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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REMINDER | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council meeting | Thursday, 11 December 2025
by Terri Agnew Dec. 10, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025

Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 21:00 UTC for 2 hours. 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/UKafBg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/2p8r3wh 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/CKifBg> 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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Review of Reviews Update
by Terri Agnew Dec. 9, 2025

Dec. 9, 2025

Hi GNSO Council, Sharing on behalf of Sophie Hey and Osvaldo Novoa. Thanks! Terri ****** Dear all, We have set out an update on the work of the Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (RoR CCG) below. Please share this with your memberships. * Since ICANN84, the RoR CCG has conducted outreach webinars with the community. The feedback from these webinars, the sessions in Dublin and reports prepared by Staff on the Specific Reviews and Organizational Reviews are key outputs from our fact-finding phase of work. * The co-chairs of the RoR CCG have asked members to provide on the mailing list, two lists of reviews: one, reviews that members think should be kept (in current or improved form) or initiated; two, reviews that should not be kept or initiated. We encourage people to start thinking about this question themselves. * There is also going to be an effort by a subgroup of the CCG to consider if/how the Annual Report and Strategic Plan could usefully serve as foundational documents for reviewing some or all of the points set out under (a) in the draft statement of purpose of reviews [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. The aim is to have the subgroup report back to the full CCG by mid-January. As a reminder, we are available to meet with your groups to discuss the work of the RoR CCG. Individuals can also sign up as Observers to the group here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>, and provide input to the RoR CCG on the public mailing list inputonreviews(a)icann.org<mailto:inputonreviews@icann.org> (full information here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>). Kind regards, Osvaldo and Sophie

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FW: [Ext] ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis
by Julie Bisland Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

FYI--- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=3d7ecb78-78d3-4ee9-b205-97f16422650c…] Monday, 08 December 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=0019qF9hGw…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> 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 ICANN85 · Register now · NEW: Sign up for the session slot for "Get To Know ICANN Community" Onboarding Program for Newcomers, including ICANN85 Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants · NEW: ICANN85 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Information Sharing · NEW: Policy Development Accelerator Open to Additional Participants Webinars · Register to Attend: Informational Webinar on ICANN's and PTI’s Draft FY27 Plans 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 🚨 · ICANN Initiates RFP for Asset Management and Custodial Services · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN86 · ICANN Request for Proposal: Evaluator Panels for String Similarity and Variant Strings for the new gTLD Program: 2026 Round · Invitation to Provide Input for the 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee Cycle · Call for Nominations for ICANN Fellowship Program Mentors · ICANN Request for Proposal: New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Background Screening Services · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · CLOSES TODAY: ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 · ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis · Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data · Name Collision IPv6 Research Study · Proposed GNSO Process for ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recs · String Similarity Evaluation Guidelines for New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Events · These events occur in December 2025. ICANN85 Register now [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> NEW: Sign up for the session slot for "Get To Know ICANN Community" Onboarding Program for Newcomers, including ICANN85 Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants Want to introduce your group’s work to ICANN85 Community Forum newcomers, including Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Programs Participants? Sign up for a 30 minute session on 7-8 March, 2026. These outreach sessions are part of the ""Get To Know ICANN Community"" Onboarding Program for Newcomers and are an opportunity for every SO/AC to share information with the ICANN Meeting newcomers and highlight the important work that your group does within ICANN. The link to sign up for available slots is as follows: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TAxTUrE0ZkODdrend9OClQ5I_1r5Rs_BHSQ… [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…>. For any additional questions, please contact ICANN Fellowship Program Manager, Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org>. The deadline to sign up for a slot is December 22, 2025 NEW: ICANN85 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events. DEADLINE: Friday, 16 January 2026, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> Information Sharing NEW: Policy Development Accelerator Open to Additional Participants Staff have decided to open up Term 2 of the Policy Development Accelerator to outside participants. This is an exception from our normal practice in response to several requests. Term 2 involves participating in four workshops focusing on developing soft skills and leadership skills that are useful for policy development and day-to-day life. Participants with a 75% percent attendance rate will receive a pdf certificate at the end of the course. Enrollments will be fielded through ICANN Join that requires you to first login to ICANN Account. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> If you have not used ICANN Join before, please follow the ICANN Join: New User Instructions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> to enroll yourself to the Policy Development Accelerator. The enrollment window closes 19 December 2025. Please reach out to devan.reed(a)icann.org [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> if you have any questions. Read more about the Accelerator. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> Webinars Register to Attend: Informational Webinar on ICANN's and PTI’s Draft FY27 Plans The webinar will provide an overview of the draft plans for ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) which will be posted for separate, concurrent Public Comments. The webinar will be presented at two different times, and community members can register for one or both of the sessions: 18 December 2025 at 15:30 UTC 14 January 2026 at 00:00 UTC Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> 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=0019qF9hGw…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> 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=0019qF9hGw…>. 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=0019qF9hGw…>. 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=0019qF9hGw…> 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 ICANN Initiates RFP for Asset Management and Custodial Services Firms may respond to this RFP to provide asset management services only, custody services only, or both asset management and custody services. DEADLINE: 23:59 UTC on 31 December 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> 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=0019qF9hGw…> Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN86 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. DEADLINE: 9 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> 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=0019qF9hGw…> 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=0019qF9hGw…> Invitation to Provide Input for the 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee Cycle Specifically, it seeks feedback on the guidance and candidate job descriptions provided by the receiving bodies, as well as additional qualities, skills, or considerations that should be prioritized in candidate selection. DEADLINE: 21 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> Call for Nominations for ICANN Fellowship Program Mentors Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative to serve for the ICANN87–ICANN89 meetings, and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan via email at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org> no later than 10 February, 2026. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> 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=0019qF9hGw…>. 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=0019qF9hGw…> 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=0019qF9hGw…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 13 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 8 December 2025 ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW: Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 15 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=0019qF9hGw…> 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=0019qF9hGw…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 20 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 22 December 2025 Proposed GNSO Process for ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026 String Similarity Evaluation Guidelines for New gTLD Program: 2026 Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019qF9hGw…>. 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Re: [Ext] RE: Draft Motion to Accept RDRS SC Findings Report
by Terri Agnew Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Hi Prudence, Thank you for this, the motion wiki page is updated. Cheers, Terri From: Prudence Malinki <prudence.malinki(a)markmonitor.com> Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org>, Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com>, "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] RE: Draft Motion to Accept RDRS SC Findings Report Hi Terri and everyone, I’ll happily second this motion. Looking forward to speaking to you all later this week. Kind Regards, Prudence Malinki Head of Industry Relations, Markmonitor Skype: Malinkip T +44 207 433 4869 Time zone: GMT/BST [cid:image001.png@01DC6829.A7BC0FE0] From: Terri Agnew via council <council(a)icann.org> Sent: 08 December 2025 15:56 To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com>; council(a)icann.org Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Re: Draft Motion to Accept RDRS SC Findings Report [CAUTION External Email] Hi Council, Sending a reminder. Councilors, we will need a second for this motion; please email the full council list to second this motion (council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>). Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org<mailto:julie.bisland@icann.org>> Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com<mailto:susan.payne@comlaude.com>>, "council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>" <council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>> Subject: Re: Draft Motion to Accept RDRS SC Findings Report Thank you, Susan, the motion has been posted on the motions wiki page [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZKi…>. Councilors, we will need a second for this motion; please email the full council list to second this motion (council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>). Best regards, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com<mailto:susan.payne@comlaude.com>> Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM To: Anne ICANN via council <council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>> Subject: Draft Motion to Accept RDRS SC Findings Report Hi colleagues Please find attached the draft Motion to accept the Findings Report from the RDRS Standing Committee, which Sebastien presented-on at our November meeting and has subsequently been shared. We aim to adopt the Findings Report as input during our upcoming December meeting. 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Draft Motion to Accept RDRS SC Findings Report
by Susan Payne Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Hi colleagues Please find attached the draft Motion to accept the Findings Report from the RDRS Standing Committee, which Sebastien presented-on at our November meeting and has subsequently been shared. We aim to adopt the Findings Report as input during our upcoming December meeting. Many thanks Susan Susan Payne Head of Legal Policy [cid:image001.png@01DC6089.30472FF0]<https://comlaude.com/> 28 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HN, UK T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 Ext 255 comlaude.com<http://comlaude.com> Follow us on LinkedIn<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAFJfAADw_RQA0> and YouTube<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/bhkAAFJfAADw_RQA0> [cid:image002.png@01DC6089.30472FF0]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/com-laude> [cid:image003.png@01DC6089.30472FF0] <https://twitter.com/comlaude?lang=en> [cid:image004.png@01DC6089.30472FF0] <https://www.facebook.com/ComLaude/> [cid:image005.png@01DC6089.30472FF0] <https://www.youtube.com/@comlaude> [cid:image006.jpg@01DC6089.30472FF0] ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. They may not be disclosed, used by or copied in any way by anyone other than the intended recipient. If you have received this message in error, please return it to the sender (deleting the body of the email and attachments in your reply) and immediately and permanently delete it. Please note that Com Laude Group Limited (the "Com Laude Group") does not accept any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan or otherwise check this email and any attachments. The Com Laude Group does not accept liability for statements which are clearly the sender's own and not made on behalf of the group or one of its member entities. The Com Laude Group is a limited company registered in England and Wales with company number 10689074 and registered office at 28 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England. The Com Laude Group includes Nom-IQ Limited t/a Com Laude, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 5047655 and registered office at 28 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Valideus Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 6181291 and registered office at 28 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Demys Limited, a company registered in Scotland with company number SC197176 and registered office at 15 William Street, South West Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 7LL Scotland; Consonum, Inc. dba Com Laude USA and Valideus USA, a corporation incorporated in the State of Washington and principal office address at Suite 332, Securities Building, 1904 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; Com Laude (Japan) Corporation, a company registered in Japan with company number 0100-01-190853 and registered office at 1-3-21 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0033, Japan; Com Laude Domain ESP S.L.U., a company registered in Spain and registered office address at Calle Barcas 2, 2, Valencia, 46002, Spain. For further information see www.comlaude.com<https://comlaude.com>

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Updated Motion for SSC_Re: Re: [council] Consent Agenda Motions for December Meeting
by Saewon Lee Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Dear Peter, Julie, and GNSO Councilors, Following the SSC’s leadership selection process where the members have agreed to Julf Helsingius and Vivek Goyal serving for the 2025-2026 term as SSC Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, please see the attached updated motion for the second consent agenda item of the December Meeting – Confirmation of the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) Members and Leadership for 2026. Kind regards, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> From: Julie Bisland via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM To: Akinremi Peter Taiwo <compsoftnet(a)gmail.com>, "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] Re: [council] Consent Agenda Motions for December Meeting Thank you, Peter, the 4 motions for the consent agenda have been posted on the motions wiki page [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZKi…>. As a reminder, there is no need for a formal second. All the best, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: Akinremi Peter Taiwo via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Akinremi Peter Taiwo <compsoftnet(a)gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM To: "council(a)icann.org" <council(a)icann.org> Subject: [council] [council] Consent Agenda Motions for December Meeting Dear Councillors, Please find attached 4 motions for the consent agenda for the December meeting for your review. * Confirmation of GNSO Representative to the Empowered Community Administration. * Confirmation of the GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) Members and Leadership for 2026 * Confirmation of the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) Leadership for 2025-2027 * GNSO Council Review of ICANN84 GAC Communiqué Happy Thanksgiving holiday to the people in the US. -- Best regards Taiwo Peter Akinremi ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ Phd Candidate | Principal & Executive Consultant, CSN Email: compsoftnet(a)gmail.com<mailto:compsoftnet@gmail.com>, p-taiwo(a)compsoftnet.com.ng<mailto:peterexecute@gmail.com> ___________________________________________

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ICANN84 - GAC Communiqué Response
by Sebastien＠registry.godaddy Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Dear Councillors, Please find attached the Council’s response to the ICANN84 GAC Communiqué as prepared by the Small Team for your review and approval during our December Council Meeting. You will find the original Google Doc here : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R_XZHgGS52IIaiUyPKfIFjoHyiYWr3GR/edit?u… Please see the motion prepared by Peter below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZx1fvKLJ-CxSnWCsLrIPI_PhJyh9mCO/edit?u… Kindly, Sebastien Ducos GoDaddy Registry | Senior Client Services Manager [cid:image001.png@01D81E10.09821660] +49 172 690 8418 Germany sebastien(a)registry.godaddy<mailto:sebastien@registry.godaddy>

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Re: Final Issue Report on a PDP on DNS Abuse Mitigation
by Feodora Hamza Dec. 4, 2025

Dec. 4, 2025

Dear Councilors, please find below an updated version/link to the Final Issue Report on DNS Abuse Mitigation. Updates were made to the Annex A and B on the DNS Abuse Mitigation Charters, which included some minor typographical errors and the details of the Working Group representative structure that have been carried over from the Preliminary Issue Report and included in the Charters of Annex A and Annex B. The lack of inclusion of these was a formatting error and this was remedied. Finally, the Charter language of the Associated Domain Checks was updated in Annex A on page 48 as follows: Associated Domain Checks: A framework A reactive approach requiring registrars to proactively pivot to investigate domains linked to malicious actors, particularly in cases of high-volume domain registrations used for DNS Abuse campaigns. * Please utilize the updated link here: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-d… Kind regards, Feodora on behalf of the Support Team From: Feodora Hamza via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply to: Feodora Hamza <feodora.hamza(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 1 December 2025 at 21:02 To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Final Issue Report on a PDP on DNS Abuse Mitigation Dear GNSO Council, Please find below the link to the Final Issue Report on a PDP on DNS Abuse Mitigation – updated based on the Public Comment received. The most notable change compared to the Preliminary Issue Report is the Annex containing two draft charters starting on page 46. Final Issue Report: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/issue-report-d… [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/polic…> Kind regards, Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Management Financial Results
by Terri Agnew Dec. 4, 2025

Dec. 4, 2025

FYI [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=42d1a339-5a8e-48af-a9ea-4833bf3b42ca…] Thursday, 04 December 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=0014FqMf9n…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> 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 Publishes Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Management Financial Results · NEW: Call for Nominations for ICANN Fellowship Program Mentors · NEW: Invitation to Provide Input for the 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee Cycle · NEW: ICANN Initiates RFP for Asset Management and Custodial Services · NEW: WSIS+20 Briefings: A Collaborative Path for Internet Governance · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 20 November 2025 Webinars · NEW: Register to Attend: Informational Webinar on ICANN's and PTI’s Draft FY27 Plans 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 🚨 · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations · Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN86 · 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 · CLOSES TODAY: String Similarity Evaluation Data for New gTLD Program: Next Round · CLOSES MONDAY: ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 · Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis · Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data · Name Collision IPv6 Research Study · Proposed GNSO Process for ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recs · String Similarity Evaluation Guidelines for New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Events · These events occur in December 2025. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Management Financial Results Funding through September 2025 was higher than budget and higher than the same period in the previous year, driven by higher-than-planned domain name transactions, registrar accreditation, and application fees. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> NEW: Call for Nominations for ICANN Fellowship Program Mentors Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor representative to serve for the ICANN87–ICANN89 meetings, and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan via email at siranush.vardanyan(a)icann.org<mailto:siranush.vardanyan@icann.org> no later than 10 February, 2026. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> NEW: Invitation to Provide Input for the 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee Cycle Specifically, it seeks feedback on the guidance and candidate job descriptions provided by the receiving bodies, as well as additional qualities, skills, or considerations that should be prioritized in candidate selection. DEADLINE: 21 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> NEW: ICANN Initiates RFP for Asset Management and Custodial Services Firms may respond to this RFP to provide asset management services only, custody services only, or both asset management and custody services. DEADLINE: 23:59 UTC on 31 December 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> NEW: WSIS+20 Briefings: A Collaborative Path for Internet Governance ICANN's perspective as part of the technical community, and its relationships with governments, the ITU, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), illuminated how a multistakeholder approach to Internet governance fosters innovation, stability, and accountability. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 20 November 2025 Please find the approved resolutions from the 20 November 2025 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…>. Webinars NEW: Register to Attend: Informational Webinar on ICANN's and PTI’s Draft FY27 Plans The webinar will provide an overview of the draft plans for ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) which will be posted for separate, concurrent Public Comments. The webinar will be presented at two different times, and community members can register for one or both of the sessions: 18 December 2025 at 15:30 UTC 14 January 2026 at 00:00 UTC Read more and register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> 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=0014FqMf9n…>. Key Topic Overview Documents. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> 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=0014FqMf9n…>. 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=0014FqMf9n…>. 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=0014FqMf9n…> 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 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=0014FqMf9n…> Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN86 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the European region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the Public Meeting. DEADLINE: 9 January 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> 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=0014FqMf9n…> 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=0014FqMf9n…> 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=0014FqMf9n…>. 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=0014FqMf9n…> 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=0014FqMf9n…>source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Public Comment CLOSES TODAY: 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=0014FqMf9n…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 CLOSES MONDAY: ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 13 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 8 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=0014FqMf9n…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Tuesday, 15 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=0014FqMf9n…> 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=0014FqMf9n…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 20 October 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 22 December 2025 Proposed GNSO Process for ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026 String Similarity Evaluation Guidelines for New gTLD Program: 2026 Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…>. Events These events occur in December 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=0014FqMf9n…>. · Connected Caribbean Summit (Grenada) · Informational webinar for RDCNOG · Africa Engagement Forum 2025 · Saudi Arabia Technical Engagement Week 2025 Volume 7, Issue 87 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…> | Next Issue: Monday, 08 December 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014FqMf9n…>

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