FYI: From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:04 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN83 [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=8b3e39e6-64bf-402f-8629-25d7ff4a3588&...] Monday, 02 December 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. Click Here to Learn More about the RDRS Pilot Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 25 November 2024 · NEW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN83 · Kicking off Class 2 of the Policy Development Accelerator · 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 · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: Blocking Ads and Trackers at the Domain Level · NEW: Webinar: Improving DNSSEC Validation in Nigeria · ICANN Community Webinar on the Continuous Improvement Program Framework 🔥 Action Items 🔥 · ICANN82 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now · ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations Public Comment · ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy · Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles · Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy · Continuous Improvement Program Framew [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8LFMMU_qbqF-jonYC49IWh_O2OP2MeQzgzP3ZKdhyRkycE3f-4-Gvldua8tXnfkhAzixDRyquZ6AVcHKbIjewVVwQ2zv_-SAi0jqcVjnt0HK7qzyMBf1mmxF8ONbo-BfsYZnnCp3A6ZY74tFvzvno64bxbafh4i08mwMjuFol76XOKmlDNj6l5_CLLrMTR8DGjsSNziHiTI7ISOitsGP7WTWGXW63cLFC_GvwbzO1VqBdWn3hWYxRGlFi5Ss5attXhLtQ=&c=AsEjTzwl9zs03w00y84rk9346jbYkGRoKz9UWfaqbr2hF6p3aQcJDg==&ch=kcsd9CeqhXUgaLSTi8C-Xr0wd_JC90mPhFDKXZ9_-ak-ZmaD1AYzxA==__;!!PtGJab4!9ZQEvpjB5TYALkz887-kNzQBEL1M3ntZ4LisIBBOSpYYYregGRN_FDISOmh08Dy_KFVCviE45t07U60jAKKq1RgTm3BK$>ork [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> · IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 Events · These events occur between the dates of 02 December and 09 December 2024. Information Sharing NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 25 November 2024 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 25 November 2024 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...>. NEW: Call for Applications: NextGen@ICANN83 ICANN is calling for applications for NextGen@ICANN Program participants to attend the ICANN83 Policy Forum in Prague, Czech Republic, 9–12 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Kicking Off Class 2 of the Policy Development Accelerator Our topic is going to be New gTLD Applicant Support and anyone is welcome to join. We will be meeting on Thursdays at 13:00 UTC and may add additional sessions depending on the amount of interest in this program. Please fill out this form to indicate your interest and be added to the mailing list: https://forms.gle/4U6SUmgMU46FhGWj7 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Accelerator participants are expected to attend our meetings regularly, participate in our discussions, and learn something new every session. ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program ICANN has opened the application submission period for the Applicant Support Program (ASP), part the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The ASP provides financial and nonfinancial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD. The application window will be open for 12 months. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> 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=0016aG2Ig8L...> 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=0016aG2Ig8L...>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo@icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram@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=0016aG2Ig8L...>. 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=0016aG2Ig8L...> 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=0016aG2Ig8L...> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Series - Europe: Blocking Ads and Trackers at the Domain Level In this webinar, Peter Lowe will give a mix of history, technical details, policy, and interesting situations from his past 27 years of running a block list for ads and trackers. Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024 (12:00 - 12:45 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> NEW: Webinar: Improving DNSSEC Validation in Nigeria The objective of the webinar is to promote DNSSEC validation and ensure Nigeria achieves increased awareness by the end of the year and at least 50% DNSSEC validation rate by the first quarter of 2025. Date: Thursday 12 December 2024 Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> WEDNESDAY: ICANN Community Webinar on the Continuous Improvement Program Framework The CIP-CCG will provide an overview of the CIP Framework and the Public Comment proceeding during a community webinar on Wednesday, 4 December at 20:00 UTC. The purpose of this webinar is to help promote awareness of the framework and its implementation. Further questions or comments can be sent to rsa-coordinators@icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org>. For more information about ICANN Reviews, please visit the ICANN Accountability page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> and ICANN.org Reviews page [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...>. Action Items ICANN82 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. Deadline: Friday, 24 January 2025 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations The nomination period will close on 9 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Read more [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...>. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Call for SO/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members ICANN invites its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to nominate volunteers to serve as mentors in its Fellowship Program and to serve on the Fellowship Program Selection Committee. Each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested SOs/ACs should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative no later than 31 January 2025 and notify ICANN Fellowship Program Manager Siranush Vardanyan at siranush.vardanyan@icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Mentors: • Mentors generally must plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours before, during, and immediately after each ICANN Public Meeting. This includes extensive pre-meeting preparation, on-site support for their assigned fellows, and post-meeting reporting. • Each mentor will serve a term that includes three consecutive ICANN Public Meetings, beginning with ICANN84 (from ICANN84 - ICANN86 inclusive). • Mentors are expected to follow Fellowship Program guidelines to help ensure consistency in capacity development opportunities for fellows and to help fellows actively participate in ICANN's work. • Mentors will receive travel funding support (if applicable). Selection Committee Members: • Members should plan on a time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours over four to five weeks for each Public Meeting. • Selection Committee members will typically serve for two years, which encompasses six Public Meetings. • Work for this role will begin in April 2025 to select fellows for ICANN84. • Selection Committee members will not receive travel funding support. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, please go here for additional details on the Mentorship program and here for additional details on the Selection Committee. Mentors cannot serve on the Selection Committee while serving their terms as mentors. Public Comment ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Open for Submissions: 16 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 December 2024 Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Open for Submissions: 08 October 2024 Closed for Submissions: 06 December 2024 Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Open for Submissions: 04 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 20 December 2024 Continuous Improvement Program Framework [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Open for Submissions: 21 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 09 January 2025 IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...> Open for Submissions: 26 November 2024 Closed for Submissions: 29 January 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016aG2Ig8L...>. Events These events occur between the dates of 02 December and 09 December 2024. 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