[ALAC] GAC Liaison Report: ICANN79 Meeting Highlights

Tue Mar 19 13:26:08 UTC 2024

Thank you Barrack and Joanna for this useful information/discussion and for
also pointing out a potential role for the ALSs in advocating and raising
awareness about IG.

Hadia Elminiawi

Chief Expert on International Policies
NTRA

On Tue, 19 Mar 2024 at 14:50, Barrack Otieno via ALAC <
alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote:

> Hi Joanna,
>
> Many thanks, one more issue that caught my attention. '' However, it's
> important to acknowledge that individual national perspectives continue to
> significantly influence discussions and approaches to these issues, both
> within our community and beyond it, notably within the UN First and Third
> Committee who are looking into regulating international cybersecurity and
> cybercrime on a treaty basis.'' Based on the trends, it appears Stewardship
> of the Internet's key resources might also be an area of interest to
> governments since we cannot extrapolate Cybersecurity issues, not sure if
> everyone is happy with the Status quo. Issues such as omission of the Tech
> Community from the proposed definition of stakeholders in the GDC are just
> a tip in the Iceberg.
>
> On Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 2:26 PM Joanna Kulesza <jkuleszaicann at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Barrack,
>>
>> Thank you for your message and a great question!
>>
>> It's clear that within the GAC and beyond, across the ICANN community,
>> there is strong support for the multistakeholder model as a key component
>> of the current framework for Internet governance. However, it's important
>> to acknowledge that individual national perspectives continue to
>> significantly influence discussions and approaches to these issues, both
>> within our community and beyond it, notably within the UN First and Third
>> Committee who are looking into regulating international cybersecurity and
>> cybercrime on a treaty basis. While there is general support for the WSIS
>> and NetMundial discussions within the GAC, it's noteworthy that
>> geopolitical debates are increasingly shifting further away from our
>> community and our community persepctive might be forever less
>> representative for the global attitude shifts.
>>
>> The GAC has previously emphasized the importance of ensuring that ICANN's
>> plans, positions, and intentions regarding the Global Digital Compact (GDC)
>> and the WSIS+20 review encompass the multistakeholder model and recognize
>> the role of the technical community. Concerns have been raised about the
>> absence of the technical community in the originally proposed definition of
>> stakeholders in the GDC. The GAC has highlighted that both: ICANN.org and
>> the ICANN community play a crucial role in these discussions and should
>> actively contribute to shaping their direction. Coordinated input from all
>> constituencies and individual ALSes is therefore urgently needed.
>>
>> I hope this helps. If more information would be useful, please don't
>> hesitate to reach out.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>>
>> Joanna
>>
>>
>>
>> wt., 19 mar 2024 o 07:48 Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack at gmail.com>
>> napisał(a):
>>
>>> Thanks Joana, what's the general mood within the GAC with respect to the
>>> WSIS issues and the upcoming Net Mundial meeting?
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> On Mon, 18 Mar 2024, 8:20 pm Natalia Filina via ALAC, <
>>> alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear Joanna,
>>>> thank you very much for this summary (as well as for all reports from
>>>> all our liaisons - great work, detailed explanations).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> Natalia Filina
>>>>
>>>> Moscow, Russia
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> сб, 16 мар. 2024 г. в 16:49, Joanna Kulesza via ALAC <
>>>> alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org>:
>>>>
>>>>> Dear ALAC Colleagues,
>>>>>
>>>>> I hope this message finds you well. As the ALAC Liaison to the GAC, I
>>>>> am pleased to share with you a summary report highlighting key GAC
>>>>> discussions and outcomes from the recent ICANN79 meeting, as below. Your
>>>>> feedback and insights are as always most appreciated.
>>>>> ---
>>>>> The ICANN79 meeting took place from March 2 to March 7, 2024, and
>>>>> comprised various sessions significant to the interests of the end-user
>>>>> community. The GAC held successful meetings with the Board, Address
>>>>> Supporting Organization (ASO), Generic Names Supporting Organization
>>>>> (GNSO), Contracted Parties House (CPH), Nominating Committee (NomCom), and
>>>>> Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG). These sessions covered a wide
>>>>> array of topics, reflecting the diverse interests and responsibilities
>>>>> within the ICANN community.
>>>>>
>>>>> The designated GAC and ALAC bilateral meeting, held on March 3, 2024,
>>>>> featured interventions from both committees, including Rosalind Kennybirch
>>>>> and Tracy Hackshaw from the GAC, and Greg Shatan and Justine Chew from the
>>>>> ALAC. During the meeting discussed various topics, particularly focusing on
>>>>> the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New gTLD Program, with
>>>>> following key takeaways:
>>>>>
>>>>>    - Discussions centered around revisiting challenges from the 2012
>>>>>    Round of the New gTLD Program and addressing them through different
>>>>>    components of the ASP. Key points included an overview of the ASP, insights
>>>>>    into ALAC and GAC perspectives, and elaboration on pending components such
>>>>>    as SubPro Supplemental Recommendation 17.2. The session aimed to provide
>>>>>    clarity on the rationale behind the ASP, address challenges for the next
>>>>>    round, and propose holistic approaches to its implementation.
>>>>>    - Overall, the meeting underscored collaborative efforts between
>>>>>    the GAC and ALAC in shaping the ASP for the next round of the New gTLD
>>>>>    Program. Additional discussions covered topics such as program
>>>>>    communications, funding, and structure, reflecting a commitment to
>>>>>    addressing key issues for the successful implementation of the ASP.
>>>>>    - The session highlighted the importance of stakeholder
>>>>>    collaboration and proactive measures in enhancing the effectiveness of the
>>>>>    ASP, ultimately contributing to the advancement of the domain name
>>>>>    ecosystem within the ICANN community.
>>>>>    - You can find more details about the session here:
>>>>>    https://gac.icann.org/sessions/icann79-session-7-gac-meeting-with-the-alac
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On March 11th, as a reflection of their ICANN79 meeting
>>>>> considerations, the GAC published its usual communique, available here:
>>>>> https://gac.icann.org/contentMigrated/icann79-san-juan-communique
>>>>> with following key items for the consideration of the At-Large community:
>>>>>
>>>>>    - The meeting saw significant attendance with 71 GAC Members and 9
>>>>>    Observers present. The GAC commenced by honoring former Chair Manal Ismail
>>>>>    with the 2024 ICANN Community Excellence Award for her long-standing
>>>>>    service and commitment to the multistakeholder model.
>>>>>    - The GAC also underwent leadership changes with Nicolas Caballero
>>>>>    assuming the role of Chair along with Vice Chairs WANG Lang, Thiago
>>>>>    Dal-Toe, Christine Arida, and Zeina Bou Harb. Additionally, new
>>>>>    appointments and departures were noted in various working groups,
>>>>>    emphasizing ongoing efforts in areas such as public safety and underserved
>>>>>    regions.
>>>>>    - Capacity development workshops covered a broad spectrum of
>>>>>    issues including ccTLD management, IPv6 adoption, and regional internet
>>>>>    registry roles. These workshops provided insights and recommendations,
>>>>>    highlighting the need for continued capacity building, particularly in
>>>>>    developing countries.
>>>>>    - Strategic planning discussions focused on priority areas for the
>>>>>    GAC's strategic objectives, while preparations for the upcoming High-Level
>>>>>    Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, emphasized the significance of such
>>>>>    gatherings in reinforcing multistakeholder cooperation.
>>>>>    - An experimental open-mic session allowed for broader engagement
>>>>>    within the ICANN community, providing a platform for stakeholders to
>>>>>    address the GAC directly. Topics such as DNS abuse, cost-benefit analysis
>>>>>    of new gTLD programs, and registry voluntary commitments were extensively
>>>>>    deliberated.
>>>>>    - Regarding DNS abuse, the GAC welcomed new obligations for
>>>>>    contracted parties and emphasized the importance of effective enforcement
>>>>>    and reporting mechanisms. Discussions also revolved around the need for a
>>>>>    comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of new gTLD programs and the
>>>>>    enforceability of registry commitments, underscoring the necessity for
>>>>>    careful legal analysis.
>>>>>    - With regard to registration data, the GAC reiterated support for
>>>>>    initiatives such as the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) and
>>>>>    emphasized the importance of accuracy in registration data for various
>>>>>    legitimate interests while balancing privacy concerns.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Points of Interest for the At-Large:*
>>>>>
>>>>>   - Further steps on applicant support were discussed, emphasizing
>>>>> collaboration between GAC and ALAC.
>>>>>
>>>>>   - Addressing DNS abuse and enhancing capacity building outreach
>>>>> remained crucial areas of focus.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for your kind consideration.
>>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Joanna Kulesza*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Director / *Lodz Cyber Hub*
>>>>>
>>>>> Assistant Professor / *Department of Public International Law and
>>>>> International Relations / Faculty of Law and Administration / University of
>>>>> Lodz*
>>>>>
>>>>> Kopcinskiego 8/12 room 3.61, 90-232 Lodz, Poland
>>>>>
>>>>> e-mail: LCH at wpia.uni.lodz.pl
>>>>>
>>>>> website: https://www.cyber.uni.lodz.pl
>>>>>
>>>>> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lodz-cyber-hub/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Recent Publications:
>>>>>
>>>>>    1. Akçalı Gür, B. & Kulesza, J., &  Equitable access to satellite
>>>>>    broadband services: Challenges and opportunities for developing countries
>>>>>    <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308596124000284>,
>>>>>    Telecommunications Policy, 2024,
>>>>>    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102731.
>>>>>    2. Kulesza, J., & Burdiak, P., "Countering Disinformation on
>>>>>    Social Media Platforms: Developments in the EU and Poland
>>>>>    <https://www.academia.edu/115590584/Countering_Disinformation_on_Social_Media_Platforms_Developments_in_the_EU_and_Poland>,"
>>>>>    Mediaforum: Analytics, Forecasts, Information Management, 2024.
>>>>>    3. Kulesza, J., "Human Rights and Social Media: Challenges and
>>>>>    Opportunities for Human Rights Education
>>>>>    <https://www.academia.edu/115591506/Human_Rights_and_Social_Media_Challenges_and_Opportunities_for_Human_Rights_Education>,"
>>>>>    in Polarization, Shifting Borders and Liquid Governance, edited by Anja
>>>>>    Mihr and Chiara Pierobon, Springer 2023.
>>>>>
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>> --
>> Kind regards,
>> Joanna Kulesza
>> -------------------
>> Joanna Kulesza, PhD
>> University of Lodz, Poland
>> ALAC / EURALO / Capacity Building Working Group Co-Chair
>> SOI: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Joanna+Kulesza+SOI
>> TT: @KuleszaJ
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