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TCCM input to Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 Outcome Document
by David Christopher Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Hi everyone, Please see attached a Technical Community Coalition for Multistakeholderism (TCCM)’s input to Rev. 2 of the WSIS+20 outcome document, including the list of endorsing organizations that have signed up as of this morning. This input was verbally presented at the IMSB-led virtual stakeholder consultation earlier today by Beth Bacon on TCCM's behalf. A copy is also available on TCCM's website at: https://www.tccm.global/tccm-input-to-revision-2-of-the-wsis20-outcome-docu… Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the TCCM Secretariat with any questions or comments. Warm regards, David Christopher (On behalf of TCCM Secretariat)

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ICANN's intervention at the IMSB-led Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 Draft Outcome Document
by Alexey Trepykhalin Dec. 8, 2025

Dec. 8, 2025

Dear All, Please find attached ICANN’s intervention at the IMSB-led Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 Draft Outcome Document held today, 8 December 2025 in the online format at the UN. Best regards, Alexey IMSB-led Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 Draft Outcome Document New York, United Nations 8 December 2025 Chair, Ambassador Janina, and esteemed colleagues. ICANN welcomes Revision 2 as a clearer and more balanced basis for the final WSIS+20 outcome document and appreciates the considerable work that has gone into this updated version. Consistent with its earlier comments on Internet Governance, ICANN supports the continued affirmation of the value and principles of multistakeholder cooperation. This commitment is reflected throughout the text, alongside the reaffirmation of an Internet that remains “open, global, interoperable, stable and secure”. ICANN also appreciates that the distinct role of the technical community continues to be clearly recognized in this version. Protecting the technical underpinning of the Internet is essential to its continued stable and secure operation. In this regard, ICANN supports the addition of the reference to a “predictable and transparent enabling environment that encompasses policy, legal and regulatory frameworks” in paragraph 48. In paragraph 91, the term “fragmentation of the Internet” is not as precise as “fragmentation of the Internet architecture,” which appeared in the Zero Draft. As this is a small editorial change, we hope the more precise term may be used in the final document. ICANN supports the reaffirmation of the need to promote international cooperation to identify, address, and prevent the risk of fragmentation of the Internet. We respectfully suggest adjusting the order of the verbs to “identify, address and prevent,” which is clearer and more aligned with common usage. Regarding the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), ICANN supports the recognition of the work of the IGF’s Multistakeholder Advisory Group and the IGF Leadership Panel in paragraph 98. UN DESA has played an important role in supporting the IGF, and the IGF Secretariat would benefit from the “appropriate staffing and resources” referenced in paragraph 100. ICANN also welcomes the call for the Secretary-General to submit a proposal to the 80th General Assembly Session on diversified funding for a strengthened IGF Secretariat, as reflected in paragraph 103. ICANN appreciates the establishment of the IMSB as part of this process and recognizes the tireless effort of the IMSB in supporting the WSIS+20 co-facilitators through proactive engagement across Internet stakeholder groups. ICANN hopes that the IMSB’s contribution will be reflected in the final outcome document and considered as a model for other relevant UN processes. Chair, this concludes ICANN’s remarks. Thank you.

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Rev2 WSIS+20
by Lucien Castex Dec. 4, 2025

Dec. 4, 2025

Dear colleagues, Please find attached the WSIS+20 rev2 just circulated in NY (clean and track change). Amitiés, Lucien

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New ICANN Blog
by Alexey Trepykhalin Dec. 3, 2025

Dec. 3, 2025

Dear All, Please find attached the link to the blog from ICANN on the WSIS+20 briefings for UN diplomats and the WSIS+20 process. WSIS+20 Briefings: A Collaborative Path for Internet Governance 3 December 2025 By Alexey Trepykhalin https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/wsis20-briefings-a-collaborative-pat… Alexey

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Registration Open: IMSB-led Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Rev2 - 8 December 2025
by jen＠dot.asia Dec. 1, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

Dear All, Registration is now open for the next WSIS+20 virtual stakeholder consultation, to be held on Monday, 8 December 2025, to gather stakeholder input on the revised draft outcome document (Rev2). Registration <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnVnnMEARtSm7zXrr0b--Q#/registration> is required by Sunday, 7 December at 11:59 p.m. EST in order to receive connection details. Please note that there will not be a formal speakers list. Organized by the Informal Multistakeholder Sounding Board (IMSB) in support of the Co-Facilitators, this session invites all stakeholders to provide targeted, paragraph-based comments on Rev2. While general comments are welcome, participants are encouraged to focus on specific paragraphs to support the comprehensive review of WSIS implementation. An initial Rev2 response and framework document prepared by IMSB will guide the session and be posted as soon as available. The IMSB appreciates the continued open engagement from the Co-Facilitators and their team, and invites H.E. Mr. Ekitela Lokaale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations, and H.E. Ms. Suela Janina, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Albania, to join the consultation. In response to community questions on the updated roadmap towards the mid-December High-level Meeting of the General Assembly, the IMSB has also invited the WSIS+20 Secretariat (UN DESA) to provide process updates. Session Details . Date: Monday, 8 December 2025 . Time: 07:00 EST / 12:00 UTC . Location: Virtual via Zoom | <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnVnnMEARtSm7zXrr0b--Q#/registration> Register here Latest updates on WSIS+20: https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20 IMSB related news: https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/imsb Direct registration link, please go to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnVnnMEARtSm7zXrr0b--Q#/registration

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Release: Declaration on Meaningful Youth Participation + Asia Pacific yIGF Report
by Jenna Fung Nov. 23, 2025

Nov. 23, 2025

Dear Colleagues and Friends, This month, the Asia Pacific Youth IGF 2025 released its Declaration on Meaningful Youth Participation <https://netmission.asia/2025/11/04/yigf-asia-2025-declaration-on-meaningful…> and full event report <https://netmission.asia/2025/11/21/yigf2025-report/>, which includes a three-point Call to Action from the Organizing Committee. These documents represent months of collaboration among youth across the Asia-Pacific region to shape our contributions to the WSIS+20 Review process <http://nma.asia/apac-youth-wsis-20>. Throughout this journey, youth leaders worked collectively to define our shared vision, articulate our priorities, and advocate for meaningful roles for young people in the global Internet governance ecosystem. Our message is clear and unified: youth are ready, capable, and committed to building a more just, inclusive, and sustainable digital future along with all stakeholders. We call for: - Recognizing youth as co-creators in Internet governance by structurally including us through youth councils and leadership pathways, and by providing sustained support and resources for Youth IGFs. - Closing the digital divide through equity, diversity, and inclusion by engaging youth in capacity building, monitoring, and advocacy to ensure sustainable digital practices for future generations. - Fostering responsible, sustainable innovation that is grounded in long-term thinking and intergenerational fairness. We invite you to take a moment to view these materials and help amplify our work. View all 👉 Read our Declaration on Meaningful Youth Participation <https://netmission.asia/2025/11/04/yigf-asia-2025-declaration-on-meaningful…> 👉 Read the Asia Pacific yIGF 2025 Report & Call to Action <https://netmission.asia/2025/11/21/yigf2025-report/> To learn more about all of our contributions, statements, and advocacy efforts from the past months, please read our WSIS+20 intervention summary <https://netmission.asia/2025/11/22/apac-youth-leaders-call-for-sustained-re…> and visit the full WSIS+20 Youth Contributions page <http://nma.asia/apac-youth-wsis-20>. P.S. Feel free to share the Declaration and Event Report with peers and invite them to help amplify our voice! Every share strengthens our message! Share via WhatsApp <https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=The%20WSIS%2B20%20Review%20is%20underway…>, LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yigf-asia_youthingovernance-digitalequity-ap…>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/p/DRTbYC-DGlB/> and Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17q8tDPDR1/>. In solidarity with next-generation leaders, *Jenna Fung* Managing Director *| **NetMission.Asia* email. jenna.fung(a)netmission.asia Dot.Asia | NetMission.Asia | yIGF.asia | APrIGF.asia

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Stakeholder consultations at ICANN84 and next steps
by Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond Nov. 22, 2025

Nov. 22, 2025

Dear Colleagues, those of you attending ICANN84 will have been aware of the stakeholder consultations that His Excellency Ambassador Ekitela Lokaale (Kenya) held throughout the week, both in open, large assemblies and in small groups. Ambassador Lokaale is one of the two Co-Facilitators of the WSIS+20 review process, the other being Her Excellency Suela Janina (Albania), who was not present in Dublin. I was very pleased with the extent to which Ambassador Lokaale was open to full dialogue and to listening to all parts of ICANN's community. It was also very interesting to obtain some feedback as to what topics to be included in the Paper will have a chance to remain there and what topics are already flagged as receiving significant opposition by some member States. Of course, the next big steps will be the virtual stakeholder consultations to be held on 14 November. Instructions on how to participate are given on: https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20 and https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/rev1consultation But then, the final meeting in the process will be that of the UN High Level Event on 16 and 17 December 2025: https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/wsis20/GA%20High-Level-Meeting And this is where one particularly concerning bit of information troubled me: that there might be some "issue trading" at this high level, with issues that are not related in any way with the WSIS+20 process, traded for geopolitical reasons. And therefore, I heard that we, in our communities, should make sure that our countries' respective Ambassadors and Delegations at the UNGA be fully briefed about the importance of the WSIS+20 process, of our multistakeholder values, of the importance of the WSIS principles to the Internet and its repercussions beyond the Internet. This is a job for each and everyone of us, with our respective national delegations. Kindest regards, Olivier Crépin-Leblond

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Internet Society's intervention during the WSIS+20 virtual stakeholder consultation
by Mona Gaballa Nov. 21, 2025

Nov. 21, 2025

Hi everyone, Please find the Internet Society's intervention during the WSIS+20 Virtual Stakeholder Consultation on Rev1 earlier today. * On behalf of the Internet Society, I would like to begin by thanking you, DESA and the co-facilitators, for keeping the WSIS process as open and transparent as possible, and for welcoming stakeholders views on t views on the first revision of the zero draft. The Internet Society is committed to bridging the digital divide by supporting connectivity and sustainable infrastructure, and to ensuring the Internet remains an open, secure and trusted global resource for everyone. On this occasion, noting time is running short, we would like to offer some general remarks and recommendations to keep the text crisp, concise and action focused. The Internet is empowering more people, more services, and more development opportunities than ever. Which is precisely why the WSIS+20 review outcome document should reinforce what keeps it open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. Firstly, we would like to note that the section entitled “Enabling environment for digital development”, should explicitly include elements that help achieve an enabling environment. Paragraph 48 should include measures such as “proportionate taxation and licensing fees, access to finance, facilitation of public-private partnerships, multistakeholder cooperation, national and regional broadband strategies, efficient allocation of radio frequency spectrum, infrastructure sharing models, community-based approaches, and public access facilities.” Secondly, in paragraph 53, we note the reference to “critical Internet infrastructure”, which has no agreed definition, and would like to call for it’s deletion, as the paragraph already importantly recognizes the efforts to protect infrastructure. Additionally, we welcome the substantive changes introduced to the “Internet Governance” section. Including the permanent mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the recognition of the NETmundial+10 guidelines for multistakeholder collaboration and consensus building. As well as paragraph 120 which provides recommendations on how to strengthen coherence between the WSIS vision and GDC commitments. However, paragraph 101, which invites the Secretary-General to make proposals concerning future funding of the IGF , needs to be done in consultation with existing IGF funders and stakeholders to ensure stable, predictable, and sustainable financial support of the Forum. Regarding paragraph 119, we recommend retaining the call for multistakeholder advice to UNGIS to ensure more effective collaboration, information exchange, and to avoid duplication. As we noted in the previous consultation, the Internet Society will keep working with our global community of chapters, individual and organization members to translate these priorities into additional concrete recommendations as the process reaches its final stages. Our aim is the same as yours: a WSIS+20 outcome that people can rally around, that strengthens multistakeholder collaboration, and that keeps the Internet open, globally connected, secure and trustworthy for everyone. Warm regards, Mona Gaballa, Senior Advisor, Institutional Relations gaballa(a)isoc.org | +19082799933 [cid:b54d5039-cdbb-407d-8656-8b2572ce6bed] internetsociety.org | @internetsociety

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Rev1 is released
by Israel Rosas Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

Hi all, I noticed that Rev1 was just released: https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/2025/R… The IG portion is notably positive, but I haven't had the chance of going through the entire document yet I'd also like to invite you to the Internet Society's open door sessions to discuss this document on Wednesday at 11 and 23 UTC. To accommodate different time zones, please register for the session that works best for you: * WSIS+20 Review Open Door Session 1 🗓️ 12 November, 11:00 AM UTC 🔗 Register here<https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BsM4pd26T42PVUM7mo2WAQ> * WSIS+20 Review Open Door Session 2 🗓️ 12 November, 11:00 PM UTC 🔗 Register here<https://isoc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8eKuT4v0QJmhhQM20_aLtA> Best, Isra Isra Rosas, Director, Partnerships and Internet Development Internet Society

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Internet Society analysis on Rev. 1
by Israel Rosas Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

Dear all, I hope you’re doing well. I’m happy to share with you our initial analysis on the WSIS+20 Rev. 1 document, which is available here: https://www.internetsociety.org/resources/doc/2025/wsis20-revision-1-rev-1-… Our matrix focuses on our priorities for this process. We’re open to receive feedback and suggestions, as we keep crafting our analysis for the final views of the process. Best, Isra Isra Rosas, Director, Partnerships and Internet Development Internet Society

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