Session
Youth Coalition on Internet Governance (YCIG)
1. Saba Tiku Beyene, Youth Coalition on Internet Governance (YCIG), Civil Society, Africa - 2. Ananda Gautam, YCIG and ISOC Youth Standing Group, Civil Society, APAC - 3. Marko Paloski, YCIG, Private Sector, Eastern European Group - 4. Thomas Aarheim, YCIG, Civil Society, WEOG - 5. João Moreno, ISOC Youth Standing Group and YCIG, Civil Society, GRULAC - 6. Jasmine Ko, APrIGF, Technical Community, APAC
1. Judith Hellerstein, Dynamic coalition on accessibility and disability Coordinator, Civil Society, WEOG 2. Ananda Gautam, YCIG and ISOC Youth Standing Group, Civil Society, APAC - 3. Thomas Aarheim, YCIG, Civil Society, WEOG - 4. Alina Ustinova, RCenter for Global IT Cooperation, Civil Society, Eastern European Group 5. Marko Paloski, YCIG, Private Sector, Eastern European Group
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: This proposal for the network session is closely aligned with multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their respective targets: SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – By facilitating discussions on Internet Governance Models and the evolution of digital governance, this session contributes to strengthening resilient digital infrastructure and fostering innovation in the online space. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The session encourages inclusive and participatory governance mechanisms for the internet, supporting the development of transparent, accountable, and effective institutions. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The collaboration of various stakeholders, including the Youth Coalition on Internet Governance, Dynamic Teen Coalition, Youth Standing Group, and other organizations, highlights the essential role of partnerships in advancing shared goals and targets. SDG 4: Quality Education – By promoting knowledge-sharing and discussions on internet governance models, the session contributes to quality education by enhancing awareness and understanding of digital governance, particularly among young people. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Ensuring the active inclusion of youth as critical stakeholders in internet governance processes helps address inequalities by promoting diverse representation and participation in decision-making. SDG 5: Gender Equality – The session is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable digital environment, which is essential for advancing gender equality online and ensuring equal opportunities for individuals of all genders.
Roundtable
Hybrid Format
Organized by the Youth Coalition on Internet Governance (YCIG), this network session aims to foster dialogue on the evolution of Internet governance models, examining current perspectives and future demands. To provide a structured approach, the discussion will be shaped through the lens of Dynamic Coalitions, Standing Groups, and other key collective entities that influence digital governance. The evolution of global digital governance is driven by a dynamic interplay of stakeholders, each contributing to the development of policies, standards, and frameworks that govern the internet. Standing Groups offer continuity and expertise, ensuring sustained guidance on critical issues, while Dynamic Coalitions facilitate agile, collaborative responses to emerging challenges. Together, these groups enhance the adaptability and resilience of the Internet governance framework, ensuring it aligns with evolving technological landscapes and societal needs. Building on joint projects and policy-making initiatives, this session will focus on Internet governance models while inviting public contributions. The aim is to develop a collaborative document that integrates discussions from significant global forums such as UN IGF 2024, NetMundial+10, the 2024 UN World Data Forum, Africa Youth IGF and other key events. To facilitate this, a call for contributions will be launched at the IGF in Norway. YCIG will lead this initiative in collaboration with the Dynamic Teen Coalition, Youth Standing Group, Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability, Accessibility Standing Group, One Pile Foundation, YouthLACIGF, universities, and other stakeholders. The session will be structured into two key segments: 1. The Evolution and Current Perspectives of the Internet Governance Ecosystem – Examining how governance models have evolved and identifying the strengths and limitations of the current framework. 2. Future Needs and Demands – Exploring the shifts required to address emerging challenges and ensure a more inclusive, sustainable, and effective governance model. Given the transnational nature of the internet, enhanced international collaboration is essential. A unified approach involving governments, industry leaders, and civil society is necessary to create a safe, inclusive, and equitable digital environment for young people worldwide. This session will also address challenges in multistakeholderism, such as redefining stakeholder classifications and advocating for youth as transversal stakeholders in governance processes. As we navigate the complexities of the digital future, embracing sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity is crucial. Fostering open dialogue among diverse stakeholders will enable a co-creative process, both before and during the session, to develop a joint document that reflects shared values, aspirations, and strategies. This collaborative effort will ensure that the outcomes are comprehensive, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of the global digital ecosystem.
This network session aims to facilitate a 60 minutes roundtable where participants will be part of the session itself. We will Incorporate interactive elements such as polls, Q&A, and breakout rooms to facilitate discussion between onsite and online attendees, supporting real-time interaction, and ensuring comprehensive participation. Tentative agenda: 5’: Introduction and background. The moderator explains how the session will take place and points out that attendees can ask questions by using the hand-raising option or in the chat (online), or by requesting the floor (onsite). 40’: The moderator introduces the policy issues and addresses the speakers with questions in a roundtable fashion. 10’: Open floor. The moderator invites all participants to take the floor either online or onsite. 5’: Key takeaways (rapporteur) and conclusions. We will also be using such tools as Mentimeter and Kahoot! to make participants engage more in the discussion. Both online and onsite moderators will make sure that the questions and comments are not overlooked through effective communication but play an important role throughout the session. An open floor moment is reserved for public onsite and online interaction.