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On behalf of the NRO Executive Council and the NRO Number Council, we wish to express how deeply saddened we are by the passing of Alan Barrett on 28 May 2026 in Cape Town. Alan was  someone who shaped the Internet not because it was his job, but because he genuinely believed in what it can do. He helped bring the first Internet connection to South African universities in 1990, co-founded…

Dear RIR Community, As a Decisional Participant in the ICANN Empowered Community, the Address Supporting Organization has received a notification from the ICANN Secretary concerning the ICANN Board’s approval of the following items: Standard Bylaws Amendment to Article 27 of the ICANN Bylaws IANA FY27 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN FY27 Operating Plan and Budget ICANN FY27–31 Operating and Financial…

Dear RIR Community, As a Decisional Participant in the ICANN Empowered Community, the Address Supporting Organization has received a notification from the ICANN Secretary concerning the ICANN Board’s approval of Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 17 and 18 of the ICANN Bylaws. In accordance with the ICANN Bylaws, Decisional Participants are required to promptly inform their constituents of the delivery…

The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has completed its qualitative analysis and summary of the community feedback received in response to the second version of the draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document). The second consultation was open from 28 August until 7 November 2025. During this window, the…

Hervé Clément, representative of the RIPE NCC region, has been re-elected by the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) to serve as Chair of the ASO Address Council and the NRO Number Council for 2026. His appointment was confirmed during the ASO AC teleconference held on 14 January 2026. In his role as Chair, Hervé will be supported by…