[ALAC] GAC Liaison Report: ICANN79 Meeting Highlights
Laura Margolis
margolisl at gmail.com
Tue Mar 19 17:48:52 UTC 2024
+1 Hadia
Best,
El mar, 19 mar 2024 a las 10:22, hadia Elminiawi via ALAC (<
alac at atlarge-lists.icann.org>) escribió:
> 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
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Barrack O. Otieno
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