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The RIPE Chair Team Reports - May 2026
by Mirjam Kuehne 11 May '26

11 May '26

Dear colleagues, In this new article on RIPE Labs, we report on what to expect at RIPE 92, including the main programme and parallel events, WG chair selections and support for newcomers, as well as highlights from recent industry events. We hope to see you all next week in Edinburgh either in person or online. Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne & Anna Wilson RIPE Chair Team

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RIR Governance Document Version 2: Status Report May 2026 now available
by Ulka Athale 08 May '26

08 May '26

This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization (NRO) ----------------- This announcement provides an update on the ongoing work to update ICP-2 by the RIR Governance Document. The announcement is available at: https://www.nro.net/rir-governance-document-version-2-status-report-may-202… ----------------- RIR Governance Document Version 2: Status Report May 2026 now available ----------------- The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has updated the Q1 Status Report based on discussions held during the in‑person meetings at ICANN 85 [1] [2]. The Q1 Status Report built on the outcomes of the NRO NC workshop held from 12 to 14 November 2025 in Montevideo. That workshop reviewed feedback received across the five RIR mailing lists, as well as input submitted through webinars and online sessions, RIR meetings, community fora, engagement with ICANN communities, and the ICANN Public Comment process. The Status Report identifies open issues, highlights topics that attracted significant comment, and records decisions made by the NRO NC in response to community input. ----------------- Status Report May 2026 ----------------- The Status Report May 2026 is now available. This version continues to track progress on updating the RIR Governance Document, providing transparency on issues under discussion, areas where drafting is underway, and topics that remain in progress as the NRO NC works towards the final draft of the document. https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-do… We encourage interested parties to review the Status Report and continue to monitor progress ahead of the publication of the final draft, which will advance to the RIRs and ICANN for approval and adoption. We sincerely thank everyone who has shared their insights and appreciate the time, thought, and effort contributed by participants. On behalf of the NRO NC The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) is also known as the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) within ICANN, where it serves as the body responsible for overseeing global policy development related to Internet number resources. [1] Q1 Status Report: https://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/RIR-Governance-Document-Version-2-St… [2] ASO AC Participation in ICANN 85: https://www.nro.net/aso-ac-participation-in-icann-85/ -- Kind regards, Ulka Athale Community Development Manager RIPE NCC www.ripe.net

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Draft RIPE Working Group Chair Job Description and Procedures v2 - Last Call
by Mirjam Kuehne 06 May '26

06 May '26

Dear colleagues, We did not receive any additional comments after publishing v2 of the Draft RIPE Working Group Chair Job Description and Procedures: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-documents/other-documents/draft… This is a Last Call for comments. It will end on 20 May at 06:00 UTC. Kind regards, Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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New on RIPE Labs: Routing, QUIC, and More
by Alun Davies 05 May '26

05 May '26

Dear colleagues, Here’s a quick round-up of what we’ve been publishing on RIPE Labs over the past couple of weeks: - Questioning the IPv8 Proposal A critical look at the IPv8 proposal and why trying to solve everything all at once might not be the answer. - Making Resource Holders Easier to Identify: Introducing reg-nr in the RIPE Database A simple change that makes it much easier to identify who is actually behind Internet resources. - From BGP Data to Insight: Simplifying Real-Time Routing Analysis On making real-time BGP data easier to explore, understand, and act on. - The Internet’s New Builders On how the companies driving Internet traffic are increasingly the ones building the infrastructure behind it. - ADoX Deployment in the Wild Even with QUIC’s privacy features, passive measurements can still reveal how large networks are built. - Understanding DDoS Scrubbing in BGP: Five Leading Scrubbers Using BGP data to identify how five major providers handle DDoS mitigation in practice. - Using QUIC Backscatter to Infer Hypergiant Deployment Configurations On how backscatter data can uncover how hypergiants deploy QUIC in the real world. - Towards Understanding City-Level Routing Using BGP Location Communities On what BGP communities can tell us about routing behaviour at the city level. You can find them all here: https://labs.ripe.net/ Happy reading, and as always, all comments and contributions are very welcome! Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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Re: [Survey] When do you upgrade your network?
by Jacob Romain 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

Dear all, [My apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] Thank you to all of you who already answered our survey on operators' main motives for network hardware upgrades. If you have not yet, it's not too late! Please help us get a more balanced worldview of the state of practices :-) => https://tally.so/r/rjEkZR Thanks a lot in advance for your help! -- Romain On 27/03/2026 11:01, Romain Jacob via wrote: Dear all, [My apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] TL;DR I lead an academic research project to better understand the motives behind network hardware upgrades. If you are operating a network infrastructure and have 10 minutes to spare, we would greatly appreciate you filling out this short (anonymous) survey: https://tally.so/r/rjEkZR == Longer version == My name is Romain; I am a senior scientist at ETH Zürich, Switzerland, where I research the environmental impacts of Internet infrastructure and how we can steer networks to become more sustainable in the future. There is increasing evidence that a large part of the Internet's impact comes from the manufacturing, deployment, and recycling of hardware, suggesting that networks could substantially reduce their footprint by keeping network devices in operation for longer, despite possibly higher energy consumption in older hardware models. Some of my ongoing research aims to assess whether this hypothesis is correct; happy to tell you more about that if you are interested. Assuming it is indeed correct that network hardware should be kept in operation for longer, if we want to encourage this, we must understand why networks are being upgraded today. * What are the main motives behind network hardware upgrades nowadays? * What factors are preventing or discouraging longer hardware lifetime in networks? We prepared a short survey to help answer those questions. After some brief contextualization questions to clarify the network type and context, the core of the survey presents a list of possible motives for hardware upgrades and asks, for each, how important it typically is in your own network upgrades. The second half of the survey contains (optional) questions related to the current environmental sustainability practices in your organization. If you are operating a network or working for an organization that operates a public or private network infrastructure, we would greatly appreciate you filling out this short (anonymous) survey: https://tally.so/r/rjEkZR And, naturally, you are more than welcome to share this survey within your own network (of humans, I mean). Many thanks in advance! — Romain -- Romain JACOB Postdoctoral Researcher ETH Zurich Networked Systems Group (NSG) Lead: Prof. Laurent Vanbever www.romainjacob.net<https://www.romainjacob.net/> @RJacobPartner<https://twitter.com/RJacobPartner> @jacobr@discuss.systems<https://discuss.systems/@jacobr> Gloriastrasse 35, ETZ G84 8092 Zurich +41 7 68 16 88 22

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Jaap Akkerhuis receives knighthood for his Internet pioneer contributions
by Mirjam Kuehne 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share the news that Jaap Akkerhuis has been appointed Knight in the Order of the Dutch Lion, one of the Netherlands’ highest civilian honours for people who have provided outstanding service to society. Throughout his career, Jaap has been a deeply engaged and longstanding member of the RIPE community. He co-founded and co-chaired the RIPE DNS Working Group for many years. Jaap is a great source of expertise and has always been happy to share his knowledge. More details on his well deserved recognition, including his broader contributions to the development of the Internet, are available on NLnet Labs, who nominated him for the award: https://blog.nlnetlabs.nl/dutch-internet-pioneer-jaap-akkerhuis-knighted-fo… Congratulations to Jaap for being recognised not only for his technical achievements but also for his longstanding commitment to collaboration and knowledge sharing within the global Internet community. Mirjam Kühne RIPE Chair

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RIPE 92 Reminder to Register
by Meeting Mailbox 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Dear colleagues, RIPE 92 is fast approaching, and we are excited to share some information to help you with your participation. The meeting will take place both online and in person at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland, from 18-22 May 2026. You can register for the meeting at: https://ripe92.ripe.net/register/ --------------------- Ticket Options --------------------- Week ticket: EUR 400 Day ticket: EUR 130 Student (week) ticket: EUR 50 Dinner ticket: EUR 75 You can find more information about ticket options at: https://ripe92.ripe.net/register/attend-onsite/ -------------------------------- Call for Presentations -------------------------------- The general Call for Presentations has now closed. Lightning talks can still be submitted until 4 May 2026. ----------- Venue ----------- RIPE 92 will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). The Exchange, 150 Morrison St Edinburgh EH3 8EE United Kingdom ------------------------- Accommodation ------------------------- If you missed the RIPE 92 room block cutoff, you can still book accommodation via the EICC website. A selection of local branded hotels is available, offering percentage-based savings on current market rates. Guests can typically save between 12–18% on published accommodation rates using this booking tool. Find your accommodation: https://hotelmap.com/MX7XR -------------------------------------- Health, Safety and Security -------------------------------------- Please make sure to familiarise yourself with the health, safety and security procedures, as well as the emergency plans outlined on the following page: Health, Safety and Security. -------------------------------------------- Upcoming Dates and Deadlines -------------------------------------------- 22 April: Final programme published 24 April: Sponsorship application deadline 4 May: Lighting talk submission deadline 8 May: Deadline to send recorded presentations 18 May – 22 May: RIPE 92 takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland More information about RIPE 92 can be found at: https://ripe92.ripe.net/ Track the #RIPE92 hashtag on social media for the latest updates. See you in Edinburgh! Kind regards, The Meeting Organisation Team

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Results: RIPE Labs Article Competition (RIPE 92)
by Alun Davies 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

Dear colleagues, We're happy to share the results of the RIPE Labs article competition for RIPE 92. The winning article is "Ukraine as a Laboratory of Internet Resilience" by Eliza Rohotska and Solomiia Yaremenko, which offers a timely, insightful look at the concept of resilience as it applies to the Internet and the people who keep it running under extreme conditions: https://labs.ripe.net/author/eliza-rohotska/ukraine-as-a-laboratory-of-inte… The runner-up is "When iBGP Full Mesh Is Actually Unnecessary" by José Mª Rivadeneyra, a clear and practical contribution on BGP design: https://labs.ripe.net/author/rivadeneyra/when-ibgp-full-mesh-is-actually-un… Many thanks to all entrants for their contributions, and congratulations to the winners! Best regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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New on RIPE Labs: Noisy Routers - Investigating the Make-Up of Route Collector Data
by Alun Davies 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

Dear colleagues, Ebrima Jaw and colleagues have been investigating the make-up of route collector data and the impact of “noisy” routers on BGP measurements. Read more on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/ejaw/noisy-routers-investigating-the-make-up-o… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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BGP Stuck Routes Operational Experience Survey
by Xygkou, Iliana M 07 Apr '26

07 Apr '26

Dear RIPE community members, We are researchers from Georgia Tech investigating the phenomenon of BGP stuck routes (also known as "zombie routes")—prefixes that persist in routing tables despite being withdrawn by their origin AS. While recent research using BGP beacons (including our work presented at IMC 2025 [1]) confirms that zombie routes occur regularly and can persist for long periods, there is a gap in understanding the operational reality of this issue. We observe the data, but we need to hear from operators to understand the real-world impact and their mitigation responses. We invite you to participate in a brief, anonymous survey to help us assess the extent and impact of this phenomenon in operational settings and to identify common practices for mitigating it. Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/9BuWqN0n0J Privacy & Data Usage: This survey is anonymous. We are not collecting any PII (Personally Identifiable Information) data. Thank you for your time and for your contributions to this Internet measurement study. [1] I. Xygkou, A. Chariton, X. Dimitropoulos, and A. Dainotti. "A First Look into Long-lived BGP Zombies". IMC '25. https://doi.org/10.1145/3730567.3764469 Best regards, Iliana Xygkou PhD student Georgia Institute of Technology

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