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European Commission launches consultation on building open digital ecosystems in the EU
7 January 2026
 Artificial intelligence (AI) New guide outlines how civil society organisations can approach generative AI responsibly
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Hamburg data protection authority publishes questionnaire on legitimate interest assessments under the GDPR Privacy and data protection
ICANN launches webinar series for potential applicants to the 2026 New gTLD round
ICANN launches webinar series for potential applicants to the 2026 New gTLD round Critical internet resources (CIR)
UK digital rights group urges MPs to address reliance on US technology in cybersecurity bill
UK digital rights group urges MPs to address reliance on US technology in cybersecurity bill Digital inclusion

EVENTS

ICANN: Introduction to the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round
January 20, 2026

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will host an informational webinar titled Introduction to the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: 2026 Round on 20 January 2026 at 08:00 UTC. This 60-minute webinar is designed for participants who are new to the domain name industry or unfamiliar with the New gTLD Program. [...]

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ICANN: Round New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Applicant Journey Overview
January 27, 2026

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will hold an informational webinar titled 2026 Round New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Applicant Journey Overview on 27 January 2026 at 16:00 UTC. This 90-minute webinar will provide an end-to-end overview of the gTLD application process for the 2026 Round. The session will outline the main [...]

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ICANN85 Community Forum
March 7, 2026

The ICANN85 Community Forum will be held from 7 to 12 March 2026 in Mumbai, India, with both in-person and online participation available. The meeting website is now live, and registration is open for all attendees. Participants planning to join on-site must register by 6 March 2026. As the final ICANN Public Meeting before the [...]

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Case studies

Estudio de caso LATAM 2024
Estudio de caso LATAM 2024
The Case of Cybercrime Laws in the MENA region
The Case of Cybercrime Laws in the MENA region 2024
Case study on African civil society participation in the Internet Governance Forum Ecosystem
Case study on African civil society participation in the Internet Governance Forum Ecosystem 2024
CADE Report Baseline Study
CADE Report Baseline Study 2024

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TOPICS

The CADE hub is built around 12 key topics, using a custom taxonomy to help civil society navigate interconnected areas of internet governance and digital standards, with clear explanations and guidance for engagement.

ACTORS

From policy development to implementation and outreach, actors engage across the full spectrum of digital standards and governance processes. This resource explains their work and interlinkages.

RESOURCES

Dive deeper with our curated resources – a collection of essential readings, toolkits, case studies, and practical guides designed to help civil society actors better understand and engage with digital policy and standards.

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