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FW: [Ext] WEDNESDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used?
by Julie Bisland March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] WEDNESDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=6d9b631c-4333-425c-87dc-4bc159bae1fc…] Monday, 24 March 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=001lgnjAUU…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> 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 · Standing Committee Members · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · WEDNESDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · TOMORROW: Call for ASP Mentors · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · EXTENDED-Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB · Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report Events · These events occur in March and April 2025. Information Sharing ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN83. Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> 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=001lgnjAUU…>. 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>. 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=001lgnjAUU…>. 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=001lgnjAUU…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars WEDNESDAY: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025 (12:00 - 12:45 UTC) Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> Action Items TOMORROW: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The deadline to apply is 25 March 2025, 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> 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=001lgnjAUU…>. 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=001lgnjAUU…> 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>. Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> Public Comment **EXTENDED** Pro [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…>posed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 March 2025 Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> Open for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 2025 Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…>. Events These events occur in March and April 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=001lgnjAUU…>. · Zambia Digital Week 2025 · ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? · Capacity Development Sessions at EDP University · ICANN Stakeholder Engagement Meeting: Next Round of New gTLDs - South Africa (Cape Town) · The Prague Dialogue: Internet Governance & Disinformation Challenges · GITEX Africa 2025 Volume 7, Issue 22 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 27 March 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lgnjAUU…>

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Fwd: Notice to Empowered Community of Board Approval of the FY 2026-30 Strategic Plan
by Tomslin Samme-Nlar March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

Hi councillors, Please find attached the Secretary’s Notice of Board Approval of the FY 2026-30 Strategic Plan. *Note:* Under the ICANN Bylaws, delivery of the Secretary’s Notice on 20 March triggers the 21-day Rejection Action Petition Period, during which an individual may submit a petition to any Decisional Participant, seeking to reject the Board action. This 21-day period for ICANN FY26-30 Strategic Plan commenced on 20 March 2025 and will end at 23:59 PDT on 10 April 2025, or 06:59 UTC on 11 April 2025. Warmly, Tomslin ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: John Jeffrey <john.jeffrey(a)icann.org> Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 at 01:34 Subject: Notice to Empowered Community of Board Approval of the FY 2026-30 Strategic Plan To: ecadmin(a)icann.org <ecadmin(a)icann.org> Cc: jzuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org <jzuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, secretariat(a)nro.net <secretariat(a)nro.net>, alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com < alejandra.reynoso(a)gmail.com>, nicustkd(a)gmail.com <nicustkd(a)gmail.com>, mesumbeslin(a)gmail.com <mesumbeslin(a)gmail.com>, Kurtis Lindqvist < kurtis.lindqvist(a)icann.org>, Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org> Dear Empowered Community Administration, Attached please find the Secretary’s Notice of Board Approval of the FY 2026-30 Strategic Plan. Thanks, John O. Jeffrey *John O. Jeffrey * *General Counsel and Secretary* *Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)* *12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300* *Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536* *Direct: (310) 404-6001* *John.jeffrey(a)icann.org <John.jeffrey(a)icann.org>* [image: signature_1204561708]

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Re: Call for volunteers: GNSO Council DNS Abuse Small Team
by Demetriou, Samantha March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

Hi Caitlin, I’d like to sign up for this small team. Thanks, Sam From: Caitlin Tubergen via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [council] Call for volunteers: GNSO Council DNS Abuse Small Team Caution: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Councilors, The following action item came out of the GNSO Council Working Session (2 of 3) at ICANN82 on 9 March 2025: GNSO Council to reconvene the DNS Abuse Small Team via a new assignment form with the scope to include consideration of: 1) the insights provided by ICANN Org (Compliance) and the INFERMAL study; 2) the previous Small Team recommendations and implementation; and 3) list potential next steps on what other work (policy, further research, etc.) might be needed to address DNS abuse. If you would like to participate in the GNSO Council DNS Abuse Small Team, please let us know by responding to this message by Friday, 28 March. Thank you! Kind regards, Caitlin

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Re: Call for volunteers: GNSO Council Small Team on Registration Data Accuracy
by Demetriou, Samantha March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

Hi Caitlin, I’d like to sign up for this small team. Thanks, Sam From: Caitlin Tubergen via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [council] Call for volunteers: GNSO Council Small Team on Registration Data Accuracy Caution: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Councilors, During the GNSO Council’s public meeting at ICANN82 on Wednesday, 12 March, the Council discussed the next steps on Registration Data Accuracy and agreed to form a small team to closely review the results of the registration data accuracy input assignment and provide a recommendation to the Council on how to proceed. Specifically, Support Staff noted the following action item: GNSO Councilors direct staff to call for volunteers for a small team that looks into the registration data accuracy assignment input (and other relevant information) in more detail. Volunteers during the meeting were: Damon Ashcraft, Greg DiBiase and Lawrence Olawale-Roberts. If you would like to participate in the Council’s Small Team on Registration Data Accuracy, please let us know by responding to this message by Friday, 28 March. Thank you! Kind regards, Caitlin

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Action Items | GNSO Council meeting during ICANN82 Seattle
by Terri Agnew March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meetings, below arising from the GNSO Council meetings held during ICANN82 Seattle (09 – 12 March 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. Sunday, 09 March 2025 GNSO Working Session 2 of 3 | 10:30 - 12:00 PT 1. Follow-up from the Council’s Project List and Action Decision Radar (ADR) review [10 minutes Action Items: See the action items below during the wrap-up session. EPDP Phase 1 on the Temporary Specification - Implementation Question re: Billing Contact - Options for Next Steps [40 minutes] Discussion: 1. Farzaneh to review IRT transcripts to seek further guidance on Billing Contact. 2. GNSO Councilors will consider the following options: * A motion agreeing with the IRT determination but making it very clear that this will not serve as a precedent of superseding other contractual or policy obligations. * Acknowledgement that this work should be brought up in a subsequent PDP, but suggesting a compliance deferral until this work is started. Question - what additional mitigation measures are needed to combat DNS abuse, where policy development is the best mechanism to address that need? Action Items: GNSO Council to reconvene the DNS Abuse Small Team via a new assignment form with the scope to include consideration of: 1) the insights provided by ICANN Org (Compliance) and the INFERMAL study; 2) the previous Small Team recommendations and implementation; and 3) list potential next steps on what other work (policy, further research, etc.) might be needed to address DNS abuse. Wednesday, 12 March 2025 GNSO Council Meeting| 13:15 - 15:15 PT Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) * Confirm the GNSO Standing Committee on Continuous Improvement (SCCI) Leadership Team Action Items: The GNSO Secretariat notifies the SCCI that the GNSO Council has confirmed the leadership – Manju Chen for Chair and Ajith Francis for Vice-Chair. * Appoint Greg DiBiase to seat 13 on the ICANN Board. Action Items: 1. The GNSO Secretariat to notify the CPH of the acknowledgement of the appointment of Greg DiBiase to Board Seat 13. 2. The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of the GNSO Chair, notifies the Empowered Community Administration with a copy to the Secretary of the election results as prescribed by Section 7.25 of the ICANN Bylaws. Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Final Report from the Transfer Policy Review (“TPR”) Policy Development Process (“PDP”) Working Group (15 minutes) Action Items: The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of the GNSO Council, thanks the leadership, members, participants, and liaisons to the Transfer Policy Review Working Group for their commitment and hard work in completing the Final Report for this Working Group. Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Next Steps for Registration Data Accuracy (25 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Councilors directs staff to call for volunteers for a small team that looks into the registration data accuracy assignment input (and other relevant information) in more detail. Volunteers during the meeting were: Damon Ashcraft, Greg DiBiase and Lawrence Olawale-Roberts. Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - EPDP Phase 1 on the Temporary Specification - Implementation Question re: Billing Contact (20 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council leadership directs staff to draft a motion along the lines of Option 1 for leadership to review by 26 March: A motion agreeing with the IRT determination but making it very clear that this will not serve as a precedent of superseding other contractual or policy obligations. Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Update on Trilateral Meeting on Urgent Requests (20 minutes) Action Items: GNSO Council leadership directs staff to draft a letter for review requesting ICANN org to reconvene the IRT to review the Urgent Requests timeline. Item 8: COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Outcomes of Strategic Planning Session (15 minutes) Action Items: 1. Councilors to agree on high-level outcomes and actions from the SPS including the drafting of procedure for non-adopted PDP recommendation, as well as exploring options for memorializing the procedure in relevant documents. 2. Support Staff to then produce an action plan and start progressing on these items. Thursday, 13 March 2025 GNSO Council Wrap-Up 1. Call for volunteers for GAC Communique response Action Items: Staff to schedule meetings with the volunteers: Susan Payne, Sam Demetriou, Manju Chen, Jen Chung, Vivek Goyal, and Desiree Miloshevic. 1. How can the Council prioritize its potential work? Action Items: GNSO Council directs staff to develop proposals for SG/Cs to consider to inform prioritization of upcoming work and specifically on RPMs Phase Two charter scoping. 1. Preparation and timing for bilateral meetings (e.g., GAC) - How to make them more productive and dialogue driven? Action Items: GNSO Council Leadership directs staff to refine the process of planning bilateral meetings based on the feedback provided, including pre-meeting planning, setting expectations, and providing an overview of how the GNSO Council works. 1. Reviews - seeking alignment on how to move forward (e.g., PHR, ATRT4) Action Items: GNSO Council Leadership directs staff to schedule an informal meeting with the Board and Co-Chairs of the Pilot Holistic Review for an update at their earliest convenience. 1. Latin Script Diacritics PDP Timeline Action Items: GNSO Council Leadership directs staff to provide guidance on the feasibility of including the PDP recommendations in the Applicant Guidebook. 1. AOB * Open Mic: Action Items: GNSO Council directs staff to explore options to open Mic, such as leading into the Council meeting, soliciting topics in advance, revisiting the town hall, etc. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN82 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available
by Julie Bisland March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN82 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=babd4e95-334b-4c40-b327-a673831030ee…] Thursday, 20 March 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=001trQsmY7…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> 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 ICANN82 · NEW: ICANN82 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available Information Sharing · NEW: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team Requests Feedback on Initial Report · Standing Committee Members · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEXT WEEK: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · Call for ASP Mentors · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · TOMORROW: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB Events · These events occur in March 2025. ICANN82 NEW: ICANN82 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available Please find the the ICANN82 GAC Communiqué here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…>. Announcement. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> Information Sharing NEW: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team Requests Feedback on Initial Report The Second IANA Naming Function Review team seeks feedback on its initial report on the performance of Public Technical Identifiers against the IANA Naming Function Contract. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN83. Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> 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=001trQsmY7…>. 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>. 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=001trQsmY7…>. 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=001trQsmY7…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025 (12:00 - 12:45 UTC) Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> Action Items NEXT WEEK: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The deadline to apply is 25 March 2025, 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> 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=001trQsmY7…>. 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=001trQsmY7…> 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>. Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> Public Comment NEW: Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Initial Report [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 TOMORROW: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2025 Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> Open for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 202 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…>. Events These events occur in March 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=001trQsmY7…>. · INK Monterrey Festival · ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? · Capacity Development Sessions at EDP University Volume 7, Issue 21 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…> | Next Issue: Monday, 24 March 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001trQsmY7…>

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ICANN82 | GAC Communiqué
by Terri Agnew March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Dear all, You may have seen that the GAC Communique has now been posted. ICANN82 GAC Communiqué: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann82-governmental-advisor…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/i…> GNSO Council Small Team GAC Communiqué: * Susan * Sam * Manju * Jen * Vivek * Desiree * Seb Please let us know if you plan to join (if not listed above). A doodle will go out shortly to get calls set up. Lovely seeing you all last week! Take care, Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Re: Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 31 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 10 April 2025 at 21:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

**with updated time From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 31 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 10 April 2025 at 21:15 UTC Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 31 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 10 April 2025 15 21:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JKifBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Document and Motion deadline | Monday, 31 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 10 April 2025 at 21:15 UTC
by Terri Agnew March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 31 March 2025 at 23:59 UTC) for the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday, 10 April 2025 15 21:15 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JKifBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Announces ICANN85 and ICANN88 Locations, Registration Opens for ICANN83
by Devan Reed March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

FYI ICANN82 · NEW: 2025 ICANN Community Excellence Award Honors Stephen Deerhake Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Announces ICANN85 and ICANN88 Locations, Registration Opens for ICANN83 · NEW: ICANN Update on AFRINIC Receiver Appointment · NEW: Update on the ICANN Community Wiki · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 13 March 2025 Webinars · NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEXT WEEK: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open Public Comment · NEXT WEEK: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM To: Devan Reed <devan.reed(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Announces ICANN85 and ICANN88 Locations, Registration Opens for ICANN83 [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1a1c8705-2a7e-4943-a4d2-055916ded1bd…] Monday, 17 March 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=001T8IZtMt…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> 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 ICANN82 · NEW: 2025 ICANN Community Excellence Award Honors Stephen Deerhake Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Announces ICANN85 and ICANN88 Locations, Registration Opens for ICANN83 · NEW: ICANN Update on AFRINIC Receiver Appointment · NEW: Update on the ICANN Community Wiki · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 13 March 2025 · Standing Committee Members · ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program · ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Webinars · NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? · DNS Training Webinars for ISPs · Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · NEXT WEEK: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open · Call for ASP Mentors · Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · NEXT WEEK: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews · Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB Events · These events occur in March 2025. ICANN82 NEW: 2025 ICANN Community Excellence Award Honors Stephen Deerhake A panel of representatives from ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees selected Deerhake in recognition of his commitment to ICANN's multistakeholder model. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Announces ICANN85 and ICANN88 Locations, Registration Opens for ICANN83 ICANN Public Meetings are an essential element of ICANN's multistakeholder model and provide a venue to progress policy work, conduct outreach, exchange best practices, conduct business, and interact with other members of the ICANN community, Board, and organization. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> NEW: ICANN Update on AFRINIC Receiver Appointment ICANN has been and continues to closely monitor the situation and offers AFRINIC support and advice where we can do so. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> NEW: Update on the ICANN Community Wiki The migration took place, and the platform is now more stable and reliable. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board | 13 March 2025 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 13 March 2025 Regular Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…>. ICANN83 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN83. Deadline: Friday, 21 April 2025, at 23:59 UTC Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program ICANN has opened the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic TopLevel Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The RSP Evaluation Program was created to streamline the evaluation of gTLD applications by separating the evaluation of the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the name. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> 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=001T8IZtMt…>. 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>. 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=001T8IZtMt…>. 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=001T8IZtMt…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEXT WEEK: ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025 (12:00 - 12:45 UTC) Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> DNS Training Webinars for ISPs ICANN's Technical Engagement team from the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, in collaboration with the Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) constituency, is excited to announce a series of training sessions focusing on topics related to the Domain Name System (DNS). These sessions are intended for all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) globally. Please see the Sessions for ISPs below. Webinar - DNS Training Session for ISPs: DNS related threats Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 15:00 UTC to 16:30 UTC Learn more and Register now. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> Action Items NEXT WEEK: ICANN84 Fellowship Application Round Now Open The deadline to apply is 25 March 2025, 23:59 UTC. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> 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=001T8IZtMt…>. 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=001T8IZtMt…> 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>. Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions The Nominating Committee (NomCom) of ICANN is accepting applications for key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), and the ICANN Board of Directors. The deadline to submit applications is 28 March 2025 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> Public Comment NEXT WEEK: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> Open for Submissions: 23 December 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2025 Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> Open for Submissions: 14 February 2025 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 202 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…>. Events These events occur in March 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=001T8IZtMt…>. · INK Monterrey Festival · ICANN Webinar Series Europe: ICANN Domain Metrica - What Are We Seeing and How Can It Be Used? · Capacity Development Sessions at EDP University Volume 7, Issue 20 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 20 March 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001T8IZtMt…>

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