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Get to know the ccNSO

Biyi Oladipo (.ng) | pre-ICANN82 ccNSO Newcomer webinar

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Introduction to the ccNSO

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What does ccNSO stand for?

ccNSO: Country Code Names Supporting Organization (within ICANN)

Created for and by ccTLD managers

ccTLD manager: organization or entity responsible for managing a ccTLD
ccTLD: country code top-level domain

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Why are ccTLDs important?

Source: Quarterly Report Q4 2024 Verisign DNIB

7 of the top 10 largest TLDs are ccTLDs:

.com, .cn, .de, .net, .org, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br. and .au

39 %

61 %

140,8 million ccTLDs	223,5 million gTLDs

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What makes ccTLDs different?

Region

Governance Model

Registry Model

Number of Domains

Number of Employees

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Quiz

Below is a list of top-level domains. Which one is NOT a ccTLD?

.me
.com
.us

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country code Name Supporting Organisation�Purpose and Goal

Undertake policy, and policy-related work

Evolve the global policies that serve ccTLDs in the ICANN environment, consistent with ccNSO values and the needs of ccTLDs.

Cooperate and learn

Support the growth and development of ccTLDs around the world through the exchange of information and ideas and building strong relationships.

Engage with other stakeholders

Contribute to ICANN’s broader work on its core mission and responsibilities, to advance ccTLD perspectives and interests.

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Quiz

The ccNSO Expired Domains Deletion Policy applies to all ccTLDs.

True
False

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Composition of the ccNSO

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Composition of the ccNSO

ccNSO Members: ccTLD managers that have agreed in writing to be so.

ccNSO Council: administers and coordinates the affairs of the ccNSO.

ccNSO Members

ccNSO Council

The ccNSO

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179 ccNSO members (March 2025)

2

Africa: 40

Europe: 47

4

North America: 6

Latin America/

Caribbean islands: 29

Asia/Australia/

Pacific: 57

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Benefits for ccNSO Members

Selecting:

ccNSO Councilors
Members of the ICANN Board

Voting on the global policies within the scope of the ccNSO
Make your voice heard in the ICANN community
Share experiences and information

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What does the ccNSO Council do?

Administers and coordinates the affairs of the ccNSO.
Manages the development of policy recommendations.
The Councilors are actively involved in:

Setting the course of the ccNSO
Leading and participating in various ccNSO working groups
Engaging the community in topical issues
Developing positions based on community input

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Who sits on the Council?

elected by ccNSO members from the region

AFRICA

ASIA/AU/PACIFIC

NORTH AMERICA

EUROPE

LATIN AMERICA &

THE CARIBBEAN

NOMCOM

ALAC

liaison

Regional Organizations Observers

GNSO

liaison

Appointed

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AFRICA

ASIA/AU/PACIFIC

NORTH AMERICA

EUROPE

LATIN AMERICA &

THE CARIBBEAN

NOMCOM

March

2026

March

2025

Demi Getschko .br

Nick Wenban-Smith .uk

Jordan Carter .au

Biyi Oladipo .ng

Pablo Rodríguez .pr

Vice Chair

Olga Cavalli

AGM'22-25

Chris Disspain

Ai-Chin Lu

Stephen Deerhake .as

Alejandra Reynoso

Molehe Wesi .za

Jenifer López .pa

Peter Koch .de

Hadji Mmadi Ali .km

Sean Copeland .vi

Wafa Dahmani

AGM'23-26

March

2027

Jiankang Yao .cn

Chair

Vice Chair

Jaijit AGM'24-27

Bhattacharyya

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Quiz

Which of the statements below is correct?

A ccTLD manager is the CEO of a ccTLD registry.
A ccTLD manager is an organization or entity responsible for managing a ccTLD and is listed as such in the IANA Root Zone Database.

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How does the ccNSO fit in the ICANN structure?

Board Seat 11: Patricio Poblete, .cl

Board Seat 12: Byron Holland, .ca

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Quiz

The ccNSO Council has 18 councilors, all of them appointed by ccNSO members.

True
False

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Participate in the work of the ccNSO

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Who can be …

… ccNSO Member?

Any entity responsible for managing a country-code top-level domain, who has agreed in writing to be a ccNSO member

… ccNSO Volunteer?

Any ccTLD representative

… ccNSO Councillor?

Anyone who has been:

nominated by a ccNSO member
seconded by a ccNSO member (same region)
elected by ccNSO members (from that region)

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ccTLDs contributing to the work of the ccNSO

Attend sessions
Vote (members only)
Answer surveys
Give a presentation
Use the ccNSO mailing lists
Join a ccNSO Working Group or Committee
Join the TLD-OPS mailing list
Apply for a position on the ccNSO Council

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Can I join a ccNSO Working Group or Committee?

Membership is open to all those associated with a ccTLD manager

Whether the ccTLD manager is a member of the ccNSO or not

Depending on the scope and charter of a ccNSO Working Group or Committee, those affiliated with other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are welcome to join as observers

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Which topics does the ccNSO address?

Relevant to ccTLDs globally:

Security and stability of services
Internet Governance
Legislative initiatives
Operational best practices
Other

Also: internal ccNSO Governance

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ccNSO policy development

ccPDP3 Retirement of ccTLDs
ccPDP3 Review Mechanism for decisions pertaining to:

delegation,
transfer,
revocation and
retirement of ccTLDs

ccPDP4 IDN to define the criteria, process, and procedures for (de)selecting Internationalized Domain Name country code Top Level Domain strings (IDN ccTLDS)

The results of this ccPDP4 will eventually replace ICANN’s IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process.

ccPDP3 Retirement

a policy for the retirement of the delegated Top Level Domains associated with the country codes assigned to countries and territories listed in the ISO 3166-1

ccPDP3 Review Mechanism

a policy for a review mechanism with respect to decisions pertaining to the delegation, transfer, revocation and retirement of the delegated Top Level Domains associated with the country codes assigned to countries and territories listed in the ISO 3166-1

ccPDP4 IDN

defines the criteria, process, and procedures for (de)selecting Internationalized Domain Name country code Top Level Domain strings (IDN ccTLDS) associated with the country codes assigned to countries, territories or other areas of geopolitical interest listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard. The results of this ccPDP4 will eventually replace ICANN’s IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process.

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Working Group or committee highlights�Read the latest on https://community.icann.org/x/4QciCw

incident response community for and by ccTLDs: brings together folks who are responsible for the overall security and stability of their ccTLD
Developed a Disaster Recovery Playbook: hands-on guideline for smaller registries
Ransomware tabletop exercise at ICANN 81

TLD-OPS Standing Committee (TLD-OPS)

useful resources for ccTLDs: Library and e-mail list
Helps ccTLDs to mitigate DNS abuse and its impact
At ICANN82: data accuracy and validation session

DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC)

New Committee, addressing the need of ccTLDs provide the ccTLD community to create a platform to interact and share information at a global level and with other groups under the ICANN umbrella on topics related to UA and acceptance of IDNs.

Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC)

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Working Group or committee highlights�Read the latest on https://community.icann.org/x/4QciCw

Aim of the Committee is to coordinate, facilitate, and increase the participation of ccTLD managers in ICANN and PTI's strategic and operational planning processes and related budgetary processes
SOPC submitted input into the current strategic planning round

Strategic and Operational Planning Committee (SOPC)

Planning for ccNSO members meetings. Next: ICANN82

Meetings Programme Committee (MPC)

Coordinates, facilitates, and increases participation of ccTLDs in discussions and processes pertaining to Internet Governance
Topics, among others: Resilience, GDC and WSIS+20

ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee (IGLC)

Planning for Tech Day. Next: ICANN82

Technical Working Group (Tech Day)

ccNSO governance
Next work items include: simplification ccNSO guidelines, improve membership voting and more

Guidelines Review Committee (GRC)

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Quiz

ccTLD managers need to pay an annual membership fee to the ccNSO.

True
False

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Quiz

Which of the following statements is false?

The ccNSO provides a unique platform to share information and be informed about practices by ccTLDs on a global level.
When an organization becomes a ccNSO member, ICANN imposes its policies on the daily operations of my ccTLD.
The ccNSO gives the opportunity to support and participate in the ICANN multistakeholder model.

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How to keep up to date with the ccNSO?

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How to keep up to date with the ccNSO?

ccnso.icann.org

community.icann.org/category/ccnso

community.icann.org/display/ccnsowkspc/ccNSO+Newsletter

ccnsosecretariat@icann.org

Meet with Councillors, ccNSO members & the Secretariat

Revamped ICANN Learn Course:

Introduction to the ccNSO

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Quiz

I am very active in the internet industry, but I am not affiliated with a ccTLD manager. Am I eligible to join a ccNSO working group or committee?

Yes
No
It depends

I am very active in the internet industry, but I am not affiliated with a ccTLD manager. Am I eligible to join a ccNSO working group or committee?

Yes [incorrect. The ccNSO is first and foremost for ccTLDs. Membership in ccNSO working groups and committees is open to all people associated with a ccTLD manager, whether they are a member of the ccNSO or not. Depending on the scope and charter of a ccNSO working group and where coordination is needed, those affiliated with other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are welcome to join as observers.]
No [incorrect. The ccNSO is first and foremost for ccTLDs. Membership in ccNSO working groups and committees is open to all people associated with a ccTLD manager, whether they are a member of the ccNSO or not. Depending on the scope and charter of a ccNSO working group and where coordination is needed, those affiliated with other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are welcome to join as observers.]
It depends [correct. The ccNSO is first and foremost for ccTLDs. Membership in ccNSO working groups and committees is open to all people associated with a ccTLD manager, whether they are a member of the ccNSO or not. Depending on the scope and charter of a ccNSO working group and where coordination is needed, those affiliated with other ICANN Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees are welcome to join as observers.]

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The ccNSO at ICANN82

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ICANN82 links to bookmark now

ccNSO Schedule

https://bit.ly/4h4E8Ot

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Thank you!