Our Global Reach

The Internet is a global resource, but regional and local needs often vary depending on the location. We work with our community worldwide to think globally and act locally, ensuring we’re all working toward an Internet for everyone.

Climate and Environmental Sustainability Within the IETF and IRTF

As we celebrate Earth Day 2026, what is the technical community—the people who actually build and operate the Internet—doing about climate and environmental sustainability? …

From Commitments to Practice: Internet Society’s Priorities for WSIS+20 Implementation

Drawing on our strategic priorities, this blog post outlines where we will focus our efforts in supporting the implementation of …

Take Action: Defend the Open Internet in the EU Commission’s DNA Consultation

The European Commission opened a public consultation on the Digital Networks Act. We’re calling on the Internet Society community to respond …

Call for Input: Making the Most of the Internet Governance Forum

We invite your to provide your input on how to make the most of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) …

Final Results of the 2026 Internet Society Board of Trustees Elections and IETF Selections

The Internet Society Elections Committee is pleased to announce the final results of the 2026 elections and the IETF selections for the Board …

Keep Canada Protected

The government claims Bill C-22’s lawful access powers will help stop crime, but ‘just trust us’ isn’t enough to keep …

Community in Action 2025

In 2025, the Internet Society community defended encryption, built networks to close the digital divide, advanced online safety, and secured …

Community Snapshot—March

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …

DNS Blocking: Mind the Unintended Consequences

As DNS blocking mandates multiply, so do concerns about security, the openness of the Internet, and fragmentation …

Think global. Act local.

Chapters bring together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.

Think global. Act local.

Three women smile and stand together at the Mali Chapter DDCN graduation

Chapters are central to our work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.