Meeting on WT5 at ICANN 60

Mon Oct 30 20:08:05 EET 2017

Dear All,

   1. Noting that the WT5 Track is on November 1 and post Tatiana's call
   for those who are interested to join the discussions, I signed up.
   2. There is no archived mailing list as the work of the WT5 will
   commence on the November 1. I also sought clarification from Martin, the
   co-chair of the WT5 where there were any archived discussions with which to
   catch up on.
   3. A friend on the GAC recently posted a picture at Abu Dhabi stating
   that the GAC had published another  consensus statement on the AMAZON. I am
   still waiting to see the actual published statement.
   4. In any event, noting that the WT5 will seek to focus on *the
   treatment of geographical names at the Top Level.*
   5. Below in "blue" is the first email, I sent the Mailing List on WT5.
   All discussions are archived and publicly available via
   http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5/
   <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5/>
   6. Given that November 1, 2017 is almost at the door, I decided to send
   the email and to also show you a "copy" of what I sent.
   7. If from my list, you feel that there are other things, I should read
   up on, that transpired, please let me know.
   8. I would also be interested to see previous NCSG statements on the
   "geographical names" issue, or perhaps you could point me to a link and I
   could browse through.

Dear All,

Warm Greetings from Fiji! I trust that you are all well at the ICANN 60
meeting in Abu Dhabi. I note that there is a meeting on November, 1st for Work
Track 5 (WT5) of the GNSO Subsequent Procedures PDP WG. Thank you Martin
for opening the call for Volunteers in your capacity as co-Leader for WT5.

As a matter of introduction, my name is Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro and
usually called Sala. Many years ago, I served on the ALAC. I am a member of
the At Large Community by virtue of my membership of two accredited At
Large Organizations one an ISOC Chapter and the other the South Pacific
Computer Society. I am also a member of the Non Commercial Stakeholder
Group (NCSG). I currently serve on the Multistakeholder Advisory Group
(MAG) that assists the IGF Secretariat and Host Governments in convening
the Internet Governance Forums.

   1. I come with an open mind to learn from each of you on the Track and
   also to exchange views and seek ways to focus on the treatment of
   geographic names at the top-level.
   2. I was wondering what subsequently transpired following the* Independent
   Review  *
   ICDR No. 01-16-0000-7056 in July 2017 via International Dispute
   Resolution between Amazon and ICANN, post the Review
   <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/irp-amazon-final-declaration-11jul17-en.pdf>
   .
   3. Noting the ICANN Board Resolution
   <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2017-09-23-en#2.e>
on
   the 23rd of September, 2017 and the Resolution Text
   <https://features.icann.org/consideration-amazon-eu-s%C3%A0rl-v-icann-independent-review-process-final-declaration>
   .
   4. Historical Overview
   <http://aodigitalhub.com/2017/10/23/icann-reconsider-amazon-domain-applications/>
by
   David Stone on the Amazon saga.
   5. Noting that one of the pillars and core of Amazon's Argument lies in
   the interpretation of the TRIPS Agreement where they argue that there can
   be no "false claims" to geographical names.
   6. Clearly, there are many things to learn from each other in the Work
   Track, noting that interest in this topic and divergent views express
   across the ICANN community.
   7. On this list, I personally do not represent the views of the
   constituencies, I belong to and so the views expressed in this Track will
   largely be my personal views unless otherwise expressed. Community views
   obviously will need endorsement from within the communities.
   8. I am looking forward to the calls and dialogue that will focus on the
   treatment of geographic names on the top level.
   9. If there are any key things I have missed that you think would be
   worth reading, please let me know.
   10. Have a good day or evening wherever in the world you are. :)

Kind Regards,
Sala

Many thanks,
Sala

On Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 7:11 AM, Tatiana Tropina <tatiana.tropina at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear all,
> I recently forwarded the call for volunteers for WT5 (Geonames at top
> level). Thanks to all who joined and all who considers joining. Further to
> this communication, please find below (forwarded from GNSO Council list)
> information about the WT5 session in Abu Dhabi. Anyone who has volunteered
> or still undecided or anyone who is interested in the topic will find this
> session useful.
> Your opinions and input would be invaluable!
>
> Warm regards,
> Tanya
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: James M. Bladel <jbladel at godaddy.com>
> Date: Thu 26. Oct 2017 at 21:04
> Subject: [council] Fwd: Call for volunteers from GNSO for Work Track 5
> (Geographic Names at the Top-Level)
> To: GNSO Council List <council at gnso.icann.org>
>
>
> Councilors -
>
> Please see below for a note from Martin Sutton on WT5, and share with your
> SG/C leadership. For this effort to succeed, we need to ensure strong
> participation from across the GNSO
>
> Thank you,
>
> J.
> —————
> James Bladel
> GNSO Chair
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> *From:* Martin Sutton <martin at brandregistrygroup.org>
> *Date:* Oct 25, 2017, 05:31 -0500
> *To:* James M. Bladel <jbladel at godaddy.com>, Heather.Forrest at acu.edu.au <
> Heather.Forrest at acu.edu.au>, Austin, Donna <Donna.Austin at neustar.biz>
> *Subject:* Call for volunteers from GNSO for Work Track 5 (Geographic
> Names at the Top-Level)
>
> Dear James, Heather & Donna,
>
> *Call for volunteers from GNSO for Work Track 5 (Geographic Names at the
> Top-Level)*
>
> A call for volunteers to participate in Work Track 5 (WT5) of the GNSO
> Subsequent Procedures PDP WG was published by ICANN (
> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-10-22-en). Along with
> representatives from ALAC, ccNSO and the GAC, I am pleased to be appointed
> as a co-leader from the GNSO for this group, which will focus on the
> treatment of geographic names at the top-level.
>
> Due to the levels of interest on this topic and divergent views expressed
> across the ICANN community, we expect to see wide representation from ALAC,
> ccNSO and the GAC. There are divergent views also within the GNSO and it
> is, therefore, important to encourage participation from each of the GNSO
> stakeholder and constituency groups in order to ensure their views are
> heard and considered throughout the progress of WT5.
>
> A meeting dedicated to Work Track 5 is scheduled for Wednesday 1 November,
> 8:30-12:00, in Abu Dhabi (https://schedule.icann.org/ev
> ent/CbGp/gnso-new-gtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-wg-face-to-
> face-session-ii), which will provide an opportunity for the community to
> provide input to the Terms of Reference and the overall approach for this
> work track.  Participation from GNSO stakeholder and constituency groups,
> whether in-person or via remote, would be invaluable.
>
> I would be grateful if you could bring this to the attention of the GNSO
> Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to ensure the call for volunteers is
> cascaded to their respective groups to maximise sign-up and participation.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Martin Sutton
> Co-Leader, WT5
>
>
> *Martin Sutton*
> Executive Director
> Brand Registry Group
> martin at brandregistrygroup.org
>
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-- 
Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro
Director
Pasifika Nexus
P.O Box 17862
Suva
*FIJI*

Cell: +679 7656770
Tel: +679 3362003 <+679%20336%202003>
E: sala at pasifikanexus.nu
Website: www.pasifikanexus.nu
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