[Podcast] The socialized cost of online abuse
Alban Kwan from the Trusted Notifier Network talks about the socialized costs of online abuse, and the need for a stronger method of abuse notification within business and the community.
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Policy
APNIC Policy 101: How policy shapes operations — and how Policy Fellows are making participation easier
Internet number resource policy determines how IPv4, IPv6, and ASN resources are managed and distributed across the Asia Pacific region. Policy can sometimes seem abstract or administrative, but has real consequences.
Balancing growth and efficiency — APNIC 61 Policy SIG deliberations on IPv6 and IPv4 allocation
At APNIC 61 in Jakarta, the Policy SIG discussed proposals to reduce minimum IPv6 and increase maximum IPv4 delegations, highlighting tradeoffs between efficiency, record-keeping, and network planning. A Policy 101 session also introduced newcomers to APNIC’s consensus-driven policy process.
Ten years of Let’s Encrypt
A review of Christophe Brocas’ history of Let’s Encrypt, published on his website.
Help shape Internet number resource policy at APRICOT 2026 / APNIC 61 in Jakarta!
A change in consensus gauging tooling, and two policy proposals are up for discussion.
Resource delegation review update: Q4 2025
APNIC completed the first year of its resource delegation review program.
Policy outcomes from the Open Policy Meeting at APNIC 60
Three proposals achieved consensus. Two did not. One of those received no feedback at all prior to the meeting.
The final stretch: APNIC statement on the WSIS+20 Outcome Document Revision 1
APNIC welcomes the publication of the WSIS+20 Revision 1. APNIC remains committed to inclusive, sustainable digital development through responsible stewardship of Internet number resources, technical capacity building, and active participation in multistakeholder governance.
Bridging technical and institutional layers in Internet policy
Guest Post: Reflections from the inaugural APNIC Policy Fellowship on connecting technical expertise, institutional perspectives, and community collaboration to build more inclusive Internet policies.
SIG Guidelines review — have your say
Guest Post: The APNIC SIG Guidelines are being reviewed to ensure they remain relevant, transparent, and aligned with community expectations. This is your opportunity to propose updates, help shape how SIGs operate, and strengthen participation.