GeoTLD Group Annual Members Meeting in Fryslân, the Netherlands On 16-17 September, members of the GeoTLD Group gathered in Leeuwarden, Fryslân, for their annual meeting. The event was hosted by .frl (dotLocal), the geoTLD representing the province of Fryslân...
GeoTLD Group Members Awarded ICANN Grant for Research on Accessibility and Discoverability of Relevant Online Content A two-year research project, aimed at assessing the effectiveness of geoTLDs in enhancing accessibility of online content and services for their...
From June 9–12, 2025, several geoTLD operators participated in the ICANN 83 Policy Forum in Prague. During the week, the GeoTLD Group held a meeting to discuss ongoing priorities for its community. Highlights included: A discussion with ICANN on the draft Applicant...
GeoTLD Group in cooperation with ICANN launches the GeoTLD Universal Acceptance (UA) Local Initiative The GeoTLD Group is excited to announce the official launch of the GeoTLD Universal Acceptance (UA) Local Initiative. The UA Local Initiative, developed in...
Building an Inclusive Internet: Universal Acceptance Workshop Held in Strasbourg On 20 March, the .alsace registry hosted a Universal Acceptance (UA) workshop in Strasbourg, bringing together regional stakeholders to explore the often overlooked challenge of ensuring...
Governments are interested in geographic top-level domains (geoTLDs), as demonstrated during the recent ICANN 82 meeting in Seattle. The GeoTLD Group organized a capacity-building session for the Government Advisory Committee (GAC), which saw active participation from...
