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'''DotGreen''' is a non-profit organization proposing the creation of .green as one of the new generic top level | '''DotGreen''' is a non-profit organization proposing the creation of [[.green]] as one of the new generic top level domains ([[gTLD]]) to be added to the Domain Name System ([[DNS]]). The organization also aims to become the registry operator of .green if approved by the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]]. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[Annalisa Roger]] established DotGreen in 1997 | [[Annalisa Roger]] established DotGreen in 1997. Her organization is considered the pioneer in initiating an environmental top level domain. The proposed gTLD stands for "Global Response to Environmental and Economic Necessities" (GREEN).<ref>[http://dotgreen.org/about-us/ Dotgreen.org About Us]]</ref> | ||
==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
The proposed .green gTLD is dedicated for | The proposed .green gTLD is dedicated for use by individuals, communities, industries and environmental organizations supporting the spread of green consciousness around the world. The organization aims to use the .green TLD to promote the green economy, innovation and conservation. The organization aims to use 100% of its profits from the gTLD to fund different environmental sustainability projects for different organizations worldwide, which will be managed by its scientific advisory committee.<ref> | ||
[http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/07/30/dot-eco-domain-faces-competition-from-dot-green/ Dot Eco Domain Faces Competition From Dot Green]</ref> | [http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/07/30/dot-eco-domain-faces-competition-from-dot-green/ Dot Eco Domain Faces Competition From Dot Green]</ref> | ||
==Partner== | ==Partner== | ||
DotGreen has partnered with [[Neustar]] to provide a stable and secure back-end registry operations for the .green TLD.<ref>[http://dotgreen.org/opportunities-for-companies/ Opportunities for Companies]</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Organizations]] | [[Category:Organizations]] | ||
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| Type: | Non-Profit |
| Industry: | Internet |
| Founded: | 2007 |
| Founder(s): | Annalisa Roger |
| Headquarters: | Greenbrae, California |
| Country: | USA |
| Website: | Dotgreen.org |
| Facebook: | DotGreen Community |
| LinkedIn: | DotGreen.org |
| Twitter: |  TLD @DotGreen TLD
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| Key People | |
| Annalisa Roger, Founder & CEO | |
DotGreen is a non-profit organization proposing the creation of .green as one of the new generic top level domains (gTLD) to be added to the Domain Name System (DNS). The organization also aims to become the registry operator of .green if approved by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
Background[edit | edit source]
Annalisa Roger established DotGreen in 1997. Her organization is considered the pioneer in initiating an environmental top level domain. The proposed gTLD stands for "Global Response to Environmental and Economic Necessities" (GREEN).[1]
Purpose[edit | edit source]
The proposed .green gTLD is dedicated for use by individuals, communities, industries and environmental organizations supporting the spread of green consciousness around the world. The organization aims to use the .green TLD to promote the green economy, innovation and conservation. The organization aims to use 100% of its profits from the gTLD to fund different environmental sustainability projects for different organizations worldwide, which will be managed by its scientific advisory committee.[2]
Partner[edit | edit source]
DotGreen has partnered with Neustar to provide a stable and secure back-end registry operations for the .green TLD.[3]