.eco is a proposed top-level domain (TLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet. It has been proposed for websites that discuss environmental and/or sustainability policy and related issues.[1]
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Applicants
There are two known applicants for the eco TLD:[2]
- Big Room Inc.'s Dot Eco[3] currently proposes the following elements in its application:
- Focus on sustainability.
- 25% of revenue (gross sales) to independent foundation (proposed - open for debate, see draft)
- Requires sustainability information and agreement to set of principles before registration.
- Second draft policies for Foundation, Accountability, Governing Principles, Names and Eco-profiles are open for public comment
- Known investors: Working Enterprises
Big Room's Dot Eco policies are being developed in collaboration with a multi-stakeholder council. Members include WWF International, Green Cross International, ISEAL, Terrachoice, Pax World Funds, Verite, and the David Suzuki Foundation. Participation in the council does not require or imply endorsement of Big Room's Dot Eco application.
- Dot Eco LLC[4] proposed the following elements in its application:
- Focus on climate change
- 50% of profits to Alliance for Climate Protection, Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation, and 350.org
- Requires agreement to set of principles before registration.
- Policy Development Process
- Known investors: TLD Holdings
Former US Vice President Al Gore and the Alliance for Climate Protection supports the organization Dot Eco.[1][5][6][7] Proceeds from registration fees would be used to fund research in environmental issues[5] and promote awareness of climate change.[8]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Al Gore says domain .eco logical". BBC News. 2009-03-06. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7927812.stm. Retrieved 2009-03-09. "The former US vice president, Al Gore, is backing the creation of a new green .eco domain name"
- ^ The coming dot-eco boom: battling for the green domain
- ^ Big Room's Dot Eco
- ^ Dot Eco LLC website
- ^ a b "Gore group backs creation of .eco domain". 2009-03-05. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jEVvFaSXZWgC94-RMAz9xoOrGibA. Retrieved 2009-03-09. "Dot Eco LLC, which has applied to the regulatory Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers for the .eco extension, made the announcement at ICANN's current meeting in Mexico City"
- ^ Colarusso, Dan (2009-03-08). "Gore Pushing .Eco Domain Group". http://www.businessinsider.com/gore-pushing-eco-domain-group-2009-3. Retrieved 2009-03-09. "Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection is getting behind the movement to set up “.eco” as a new web domain"
- ^ O'Carroll, Eoin (2009-03-09). "Al Gore joins call for new ‘.eco’ Internet domain". http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2009/03/09/al-gore-joins-call-for-new-eco-internet-domain/. Retrieved 2009-03-09. "Al Gore and his group, the Alliance for Climate Protection, have joined forces with Dot Eco LLC to call for a new top-level domain for environmental websites"
- ^ "Dot Eco TLD". 2009-03-04. http://www.dotecotld.com/news.html. Retrieved 2009-03-09. "Added Cathy Zoi, CEO of the Alliance for Climate Protection: “The .eco initiative, as proposed by Dot Eco LLC, is a unique approach for fundraising for nonprofit environmental organizations such as ours"
External links
Big Room Inc. Dot Eco Proposal
Dot Eco LLC Dot Eco Proposal
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