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[news] NRO NC Nominations 2026: Call to Fill One Seat
by Hans Petter Holen 30 Jul '26

30 Jul '26

Dear colleagues, This is a call for nominations to fill one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). This seat will be filled by appointment by the RIPE NCC Executive Board. We encourage those interested to familiarise themselves with the work of the NRO NC, and to reach out to current or former NRO NC members to understand the workload and responsibilities involved. To read more about the NRO NC and the appointment process, please see: https://www.ripe.net/community/nro-nc/nro-nc-nominations-october-2026/ ---------------------------- About the NRO NC ---------------------------- The NRO NC performs the role of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), including: - Overseeing the Global Policy Development Process. - Providing recommendations to the ICANN Board concerning the recognition of new RIRs. - Nominating individuals to serve in the ASO’s two seats (Seat 9 and Seat 10) on the ICANN Board of Directors and other ICANN bodies. - Advising the ICANN Board on Internet number resource allocation policy, in conjunction with the RIRs. - Developing procedures for conducting business in support of their responsibilities, in particular, for the appointment of an ASO AC Chair and definition of the Chair’s responsibilities. For more information about the ASO AC, please see: https://aso.icann.org/aso-ac/ ---------------------------- Nomination Process ---------------------------- Any individual residing within the RIPE NCC service region who has participated in at least three RIPE Meetings, is eligible for nomination, except Regional Internet Registry (RIR) staff members. Self-nominations are permitted. Nominations must include: - Name of nominee - Nominee's country of residence - Nominee's organisation or employer - Nominee's email address - Motivation for nomination - Name of nominating individual - Nominator's organisation or employer Please submit nominations by email to nominations(a)ripe.net no later than 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The RIPE NCC will contact all nominees to confirm their nomination to the NRO NC. To become a confirmed nominee, each nominee must, by 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 14 October 2026: - Accept the nomination in writing - Submit a certified copy of an official identification document so that their identity can be verified - Agree to adhere to the RIPE Code of Conduct Nominees who cannot be contacted, do not respond to communications from the RIPE NCC, or fail to meet these requirements by the deadline will not be confirmed. The list of confirmed nominees will be published on the RIPE NCC website no later than Thursday, 15 October 2026. Nominees may also submit a written statement in support of their nomination for publication on the RIPE NCC website. Other individuals may express their support for a nominee by emailing nominations(a)ripe.net. These expressions of support will also be published on the RIPE NCC website. The nomination process is available at: https://www.ripe.net/community/nro-nc/nro-nc-nominations-october-2026/nomin… --------------------------------------- Executive Board Appointment --------------------------------------- This seat is appointed by the RIPE NCC Executive Board. There will be no community vote for this seat during RIPE 93. The RIPE NCC Executive Board will select a candidate from the list of confirmed nominees to fill the seat for a three-year term, beginning on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2029. This seat is currently held by Hervé Clément, whose term expires on 31 December 2026. I would like to thank Hervé for his time spent as representative for the RIPE community and as chair of the NRO NC. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC --------------------- Important Dates ---------------------- 30 September 2026: Deadline for NRO NC nominations 14 October 2026: Deadline for nominees to complete the confirmation requirements 15 October 2026: Final date for publication of the list of confirmed nominees 30 October 2026: Final date for announcement of the Board appointment 26-30 October 2026: RIPE 93 Meeting

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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: July 2026
by Boris Duval 29 Jul '26

29 Jul '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, The July 2026 Member Update is now available on our website at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/ripe-ncc-member-update-july-2026/ You can also read the update below. 1. Registry – LIR Stats – RIPE PDP Update – A Farewell to ARPs 2. Technology – Register for RIPE NCC Open House: A Deep Dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors - 30 July – Who's Running All Those Tiny RPKI Servers? – Beyond Origin Validation: Four Classes of Routing Attack Nobody Is Validating – Inside a Shutdown: BGP Evidence from an Operator Who Was There 3. Community and Engagement – Reminder: RIPE 93 Call for Presentations and Registration Open – RIPE 95: Call for Host and Sponsors – Register for CAPIF 5 – Many Sovereignties, One Internet – The RIPE Chair Team Reports - July 2026 – The RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 93 is Open – RIPE NCC Academy Launches Summer School 2026 – RIPE NCC Upcoming In-Person Courses and Webinars 4. Organisational Update – RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 Published – Summary Notes from the 194th Executive Board Meeting 1. Registry – LIR Stats Number of LIR accounts: 20,658 (-124) Number of members: 19,945 (-111) IPv4 addresses transferred in June: 1,775,872 (-137,216) LIRs with IPv6: 15,783 (+48) LIRs on IPv4 Waiting List: 753 Days that first LIR in queue has been waiting: 454 % of IPv4 address space covered by ROAs: 76% % of IPv6 address space covered by ROAs: 45% ARCs completed in June: 237 – RIPE PDP Update Policy Proposal 2026-01 (simplify assignment of first ASN): this new proposal has been submitted for Discussion. Please provide your feedback on the Address Policy mailing list before 5 August 2026. https://www.ripe.net/community/policies/proposals/2026-01/ https://www.ripe.net/membership/mail/ripe-mailing-lists/address-policy-wg/ Policy Proposal 2024-01 (Revised IPv6 PI Assignment Policy): the RIPE NCC will announce the start of the Review Phase together with the publication of the impact analysis and the policy draft. https://www.ripe.net/community/policies/proposals/2024-01/ – A Farewell to ARPs IPv6-only networks can still rely on IPv4 subnets and ARP. This article explores an IETF proposal that removes both, delivering IPv4 as a service over IPv6-only infrastructure without translation or tunnelling: https://labs.ripe.net/author/remco-van-mook/a-farewell-to-arps-ipv4-service… A follow-up article answers the questions it sparked: https://labs.ripe.net/author/remco-van-mook/whats-arp-got-to-do-with-it/ 2. Technology – Register for RIPE NCC Open House: A Deep Dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors - 30 July Are you interested in hosting a RIPE Atlas Anchor or learning more about how it can benefit your network? Join us for our upcoming RIPE NCC Open House on 30 July, where we'll take a deep dive into RIPE Atlas Anchors, explain how they work, and guide you through the process of deploying and operating one. https://www.ripe.net/meetings/open-house/ripe-ncc-open-house-hosting-a-ripe… Vous parlez français? There will be a French edition of the same open house on 1 September. You can register at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/open-house/ripe-ncc-open-house-a-deep-dive-in… – Who's Running All Those Tiny RPKI Servers? Who runs the hidden infrastructure behind secure Internet routing? An internship report from SIDN Labs looks beyond the RIRs at the independently operated RPKI publication servers helping to secure BGP. https://labs.ripe.net/author/ties-dirksen/whos-running-all-those-tiny-rpki-… – Beyond Origin Validation: Four Classes of Routing Attack Nobody Is Validating RPKI has made real progress against prefix hijacking. But when you map every known class of BGP attack against the defences that exist, four of them turn out to sit entirely outside cryptographic validation: handled with local filters, static thresholds and reactive response. https://labs.ripe.net/author/antonio-prado/beyond-origin-validation-four-cl… – Inside a Shutdown: BGP Evidence from an Operator Who Was There When Bangladesh vanished from the global routing table in July 2024, public routing data captured the event as it unfolded. Drawing on first-hand observations from inside one affected network, this article explores what that data can and cannot tell us. https://labs.ripe.net/author/mdkamruzzaman-khan-2/inside-a-shutdown-bgp-evi… 3. Community and Engagement – Reminder: RIPE 93 Call for Presentations and Registration Open The Call for Presentations for RIPE 93, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 26-30 October 2026, is open. RIPE 93 will be a hybrid meeting, and both in-person and virtual presentations are welcome. The deadline to submit talks for the Plenary is 14 August 2026. https://ripe93.ripe.net/present/call-for-presentations/ – RIPE 95: Call for Host and Sponsors Are you interested in hosting the RIPE 95 Meeting in Madrid at the Meliá Castilla Hotel from 15-19 November 2027? We are inviting organisations within Spain to submit a proposal to be considered as the meeting host. The deadline for submissions is 30 October 2026. https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/ripe-95-call-for-host/ If you’re interested in sponsoring RIPE 95, find more information at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/event-sponsorship/ – Register for CAPIF 5 The fifth edition of Central Asia Peering and Interconnection Forum (CAPIF 5) will take place from 24-25 September 2026 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. More information and registration details are available at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/capif/capif-5/ – Many Sovereignties, One Internet Digital sovereignty is not simply good or bad. The commons test offers a practical framework for assessing whether different strategies expand choice, preserve interoperability, strengthen resilience and support meaningful participation, or create new dependencies and chokepoints. https://labs.ripe.net/author/hisham_ibrahim/many-sovereignties-one-internet/ – The RIPE Chair Team Reports - July 2026 The RIPE Chair Team rounds up the latest developments across the community, from RIPE 93 preparations and policy work to governance updates and community activities. https://labs.ripe.net/author/mirjam_kuhne/the-ripe-chair-team-reports-july-… – The RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 93 is Open The RIPE Labs article competition is back, inviting community members to submit ideas for articles that offer value to the RIPE community. The winner will receive free tickets, travel and accommodation for RIPE 93 in Sofia, with entries closing on 2 September: https://labs.ripe.net/competitions/ripe-labs-article-competition-ripe-93/ – RIPE NCC Academy Launches Summer School 2026 The RIPE NCC Academy is launching the RIPE NCC Academy Summer School 2026. Throughout July and August, learners who complete a RIPE NCC Academy e-learning course will receive a free certification exam voucher. To earn a digital badge, learners must claim and use the voucher to pass their exam of choice until 31 August 2026. https://academy.ripe.net/ – RIPE NCC Upcoming In-Person Courses and Webinars August 2026: Thu, 6 Aug 2026 - IPv6 Associated Protocols Security Webinar (Online) Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - Local Internet Registry Fundamentals (Oslo, Norway) Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - RIPE Database Training Course (Oslo, Norway) Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - Internet Routing Registry Webinar (Online) Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - IPv6 Security Training Course (Oslo, Norway) Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - IPv6 Security Myths, Filtering and Tips Webinar (Online) Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Vilnius, Lithuania) Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - RIPE Database Training Course (Vilnius, Lithuania) Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - BGP Routing Security Training Course (Vilnius, Lithuania) September 2026: Tue, 1 Sept 2026 - Introduction to IPv6 Webinar (Online) Tue, 8 Sept 2026 - RIPE Database Applications Webinar (Online) Wed-Thu, 9-10 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Bucharest, Romania) Fri, 11 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Security Training Course (Bucharest, Romania) Mon-Tue, 14-15 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Dublin, Ireland) Wed, 16 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Security Training Course (Dublin, Ireland) Mon, 21 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Dushanbe, Tajikistan) Tue-Wed, 22-23 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Dushanbe, Tajikistan) Mon, 28 Sept 2026 - BGP Routing Security Training Course (Madrid, Spain) Tue-Wed, 29-30 Sept 2026 - IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Madrid, Spain) You can register for these courses and webinars at: https://learning.ripe.net/w/upcoming/ Interested in becoming a Local Host for RIPE NCC Training Courses? https://academy.ripe.net/hosting-courses Help us improve our training services! Answer this five-minute survey and let us know how we can do better: https://ripe-ncc.typeform.com/to/gVNAUwQR 4. Organisational Update – RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 Published The RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 is now available. The document has been approved by the RIPE NCC Executive Board with input from our membership. https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-862/ – Summary Notes from the 194th Executive Board Meeting The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 194th meeting from 22-23 June 2026. The minutes from the meeting are available at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/executive-board-minut… We’ll be back next month with more news! Best regards, Boris Duval Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 Published
by Hans Petter Holen 13 Jul '26

13 Jul '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-31 is now available. The document has been approved by the RIPE NCC Executive Board with input from our membership. This is the second five-year strategy that the RIPE NCC has published, with our previous strategy covering the years 2022-26. This strategy builds upon our existing vision, mission and values and sets the long-term direction for the organisation. The document explains RIPE NCC’s role in the Internet ecosystem, sets out six strategic focus areas for the coming five-year period and the external factors that influence our operating environment. It also covers objectives at the service-level that will guide the development of our services and operations. The plans for each year will be available in detail in the Activity Plan and Budget. The document is available at: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-862/ Kind regards Hans Petter Holen CEO and Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[news] Summary notes from the 194th Executive Board Meeting
by Hans Petter Holen 09 Jul '26

09 Jul '26

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 194th meeting from 22-23 June 2026. The minutes from the meeting are available at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/executive-board-minut… The Executive Board publishes the minutes of its meetings so that the workings of the Board and the decisions it makes are transparent to the membership it represents. The following is a summary of the main items from the meeting. Further details are available in the minutes. --------------- Main items --------------- - The Board approved the publication of the RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-2031 - A presentation was given on the infrastructure improvements project - The Board received an update on the office renovations project - The Board reviewed proposed changes to the Articles of Association to change to a one-tier Board structure - Plans to simplify the Activity Plan and Budget and closely link it to the five-year strategy period were presented to the Board - Dr Milton Mueller, Internet Governance Project, presented a report stress testing the RIR Governance Document (v.2) - Athina Fragkouli, RIPE NCC Chief Legal Officer, updated the Board on work with the ASO AC and ICANN to develop the next version of the RIR Governance Document - Mirjam Kühne, RIPE Chair, gave an update on developments in the RIPE community - An update on the RIPE NCC’s financial status and RIPE NCC Treasury Statute 2026 was provided - The Board received a risk management status report and update on the rollout of the revised risk appetite - The Board discussed the May 2026 General Meeting - The Board resolved to deregister the Dubai Branch since the RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC was now fully operational Other topics presented include: - The Managing Director’s report - Arbiter nomination process for the election at the October 2026 General Meeting - Event sponsor criteria for RIPE Meetings - Proposed amendments to RIPE NCC procedures: ‘Handling Requests for Information, Orders and Investigations from Law Enforcement Authorities’ and ‘Due Diligence for the Quality of the RIPE NCC Registration Data’ - Proposed amendments to the document ‘Management Regulations of the RIPE NCC’ - Presentation of the recent RIPE NCC staff survey results - Overview of the audited RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC Financial Report 2025 --------------- Resolutions --------------- Resolution EB#194-R-01 The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the minutes of meetings EB#191, EB#192 and EB#193. Resolution EB#194-R-02 The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-2031 and directs the publication of the document. Resolution EB#194-R-03 The RIPE NCC Executive Board reviewed and approves the RIPE NCC Treasury Statute, according to the agreed yearly review cycle. Resolution EB#194-R-04 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to approve the amendments to the RIPE NCC procedural document ‘Handling Requests for Information, Orders and Investigations from Law Enforcement Authorities’. Resolution EB#194-R-05 The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to approve the amendments to the document ‘Due Diligence for the Quality of the RIPE NCC Registration Data’. Resolution EB#194-R-06 The RIPE NCC Executive Board adopts the proposed amendments to the document ‘Management Regulations of the RIPE NCC’. Resolution EB#194-R-07 We hereby agree and RESOLVE the following: 1. To cancel the license and de-register the Company’s branch registered with the Dubai Development Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates under the operating name RIPE NCC and holding license No 20802 (the “Branch”). 2. That the Company has met or will meet all outstanding debts and obligations, that there are no claims actual or pending against the Branch, that no third party has an outstanding security or other interest in any assets of the Branch and that there are no other reasons that should otherwise prevent the dissolution of the Branch. Resolution EB#194-R-08 ‘The RIPE NCC, acting as the sole member and sole shareholder of the RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC, adopts the audited RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC Financial Statements 31 December 2025’. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and CEO RIPE NCC

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