The Number Resource Organization (NRO) is pleased to announce that it has increased its financial contribution to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) to US$100,000. The contribution was formally accepted by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs on 28 August 2026. It will support the activities of the IGF and its Secretariat as the Forum continues to provide… Read More
The Minutes from NRO Executive Council (EC) teleconference held on 29 April 2026 can be found here
The Minutes from NRO Executive Council (EC) teleconference held on 31 March 2026 can be found here
The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) invites nominations for Seat 9 on the ICANN Board of Directors. The person selected by the ASO AC will be nominated for designation by the ICANN Empowered Community and will serve a three-year term beginning at the conclusion of the ICANN Annual Meeting in 2027, expected to take place in November 2027…. Read More
The Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC) had announced that the Number Council (NC) concluded its work to review and update Internet Coordination Policy-2 (ICP-2): Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries following its delivery of the “ASO AC Recommended Draft RIR Governance Document”. The NRO NC is now sharing that document, including a redline version for comparison… Read More
The Number Resource Organization (NRO) welcomes the appointment of Mike Silber as Chief Executive Officer of AFRINIC. The AFRINIC Board of Directors, with the consent of the Receiver, appointed Mr Silber to the position. He is expected to assume office in January 2027, following completion of the notice period associated with his current employment. Mr Silber currently serves as Group… Read More
The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) is pleased to announce the selection of Oscar Robles (LAC Region) to fill Seat 9 on the ICANN Board of Directors. Mr. Robles will serve for the remainder of the term previously held by the late Alan Barrett, through the conclusion of the ICANN 90 Annual General Meeting on 4 November 2027…. Read More
The Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC) is pleased to announce that the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), which fulfils the role of the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC), has completed its work on version 3 of the RIR Governance Document. This work was undertaken by the ASO AC in response to the NRO EC’s… Read More
The RIR Comparative Policy Overview 2026-Q2 provides a comparative overview of policies across the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) system during the second quarter of the year. It is not a policy statement by the RIRs, but serves as a reference for the global Internet community. Please note that while this document was accurate on the date of publication, it may… Read More
The Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC), acting in relation to the Address Supporting Organization’s role as a Decisional Participant in the ICANN Empowered Community, has considered the ICANN Board-approved Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to Articles 17 and 18 of the ICANN Bylaws. This decision follows the previous notices published on the NRO website regarding this Approval Action process: Notice… Read More
