.green

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The extension .green has been proposed 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.

The initiative began in 2007 as the first environmental TLD to be proposed to both Internet and Environmental communities. The .green initiative was built around a U.S not for profit organization called The DotGreen Foundation, incorporated in 2008 as a legal For Public Benefit Charity with U.S. 501 (c)3 Tax Exempt Status. In 2011, The DotGreen Community, Inc. a private corporation, was formed in California to grow global community support, apply to ICANN and carry out registry services required for the .green TLD.[1]

Annalisa Roger established DotGreen in 2007. 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]

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 profits from the gTLD to fund environmental sustainability projects for organizations worldwide, which will be managed by its scientific advisory committee.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About us". Dotgreen. Retrieved 2012-02-19. 
  2. ↑ Daedulus, Cheyla (2009-07-30). "Dot Eco Domain Faces Competition From Dot Green". Ecorazzi. Retrieved 2012-02-19. 


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