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'''.green''' is one of the proposed new generic top-level domain names ([[gTLD]]) | '''.green''' is one of the proposed new generic top-level domain names ([[gTLD]]) to the [[New gTLD Program]] of the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]]. | ||
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* [[Dotgreen Foundation]] is an applicant for the TLD to become its registry operator. The organization is headed by [[Annalisa Roger]], co-founder and co-Chair of the San Francisco Regional Chapter of [[Internet Society|ISOC]].[[Neustar]] will provide the technical back-end registry solutions.<ref>[http://www.dotgreen.org/about-us/ About Us]</ref> | |||
In an interview, Annalisa Roger confirmed that .green has many supporters from the environmental community and the internet industry. She explained that .green means go, environmental, humanitarian and sustainability. She encouraged the world to go forward and go green. According to her, other proposed environmental TLDs like .eco is welcome, competition is beneficial and it is good for consumers to have choices. Roger also emphasized that 100% of the income that will be generated from the .green TLD will be used in funding various sustainability programs and projects worldwide.<ref>[http://www.hybriddomainer.com/2012/01/using-the-internet-to-better-the-planet-an-interview-with-annalisa-rogerdot-green.html Using the Internet to better the planet, an interview with Annalisa Roger CEO Dot Green]</ref> [[Tim Switzer]], COO and CFO of the organization confirmed that their application was already registered with ICANN. <ref> | |||
[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/02/14/dot-green-is-go Green means go! DotGreen talks community]</ref> Switzer served as former vice-president of registry services for [[Neustar]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/dotgreen-hires-former-neustar-exec/ DotGreen hires former Neustar exec]</ref> | [http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/02/14/dot-green-is-go Green means go! DotGreen talks community]</ref> Switzer served as former vice-president of registry services for [[Neustar]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/dotgreen-hires-former-neustar-exec/ DotGreen hires former Neustar exec]</ref> | ||
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| Manager: | DotGreen Foundation |
| Type: | sTLD |
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.green is one of the proposed new generic top-level domain names (gTLD) to the New gTLD Program of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
Applicant[edit | edit source]
- Dotgreen Foundation is an applicant for the TLD to become its registry operator. The organization is headed by Annalisa Roger, co-founder and co-Chair of the San Francisco Regional Chapter of ISOC.Neustar will provide the technical back-end registry solutions.[1]
In an interview, Annalisa Roger confirmed that .green has many supporters from the environmental community and the internet industry. She explained that .green means go, environmental, humanitarian and sustainability. She encouraged the world to go forward and go green. According to her, other proposed environmental TLDs like .eco is welcome, competition is beneficial and it is good for consumers to have choices. Roger also emphasized that 100% of the income that will be generated from the .green TLD will be used in funding various sustainability programs and projects worldwide.[2] Tim Switzer, COO and CFO of the organization confirmed that their application was already registered with ICANN. [3] Switzer served as former vice-president of registry services for Neustar.[4]