Internationalization Working Group Teleconference - 30 October 2025

https://www.w3.org/2025/10/30-i18n-minutes.html

Here is the meeting summary from ChatGPT:

The Internationalization Working Group (I18N WG) met to review action items, discuss RADAR and pending issues, plan for TPAC, and acknowledge leadership transition.

Key Outcomes

Action Items Review

Closed: Action #191 (request more time on Web Sustainability Guidelines).

In progress:

#190: Commenting/engagement request on i18n issue #2039 parent.

#189 & #185: Automation work with TC39/ECMA repositories (ongoing coordination with Shane Carr and PLH).

#187: Follow-up with Google for participation.

#136: XML errata follow-up—Philippe and Addison working to revive errata mechanism.

#7: Reminder for shepherds; evergreen.

#4: Work with ReSpec and Bikeshed on character markup templates (no new updates).

No new waiting-comment-resolution activity this week.

RADAR / Incoming Requests

No new external review requests.

Charter-review tasks in i18n-request repo will be closed as appropriate.

CSS Color Adjust 1 review due; WG members will comment and close.

Pending Issue Review

Focus on Web Sustainability Guidelines:

Issue #2040: WG sees early opportunities to influence i18n and localization considerations (e.g., wireframes/prototypes, Figma workflows).

Issue #2037: Text matching guidance—likely redundant with existing i18n work; may close tracker unless new needs arise.

Discussion on sustainability initiative maturity:

Currently an Interest Group (non-Rec track).

Aim for horizontal review role eventually.

WG exploring path to inject i18n resources into their materials.

Leadership Transition

Joel Sahleen appointed new WG co-chair.

Addison Phillips to step down end-2025 after 20+ years but will remain involved.

Joel aims to focus on education outreach and visibility of i18n resources.

TPAC 2025 Planning

Several WG members attending in person.

Breakout sessions led by Eemeli (not present today).

Goals:

Advance glossary, string-search, and infrastructure work.

Reduce tracker backlog.

Potential engagement with sustainability representatives (Thursday).

Dial-in logistics may be challenging due to timezone.

New action: Xue Fuqiao (xfq) to prepare for TPAC meetings (#192).

Other Notes

No one reported new inter-WG info of significance this week.

Emphasis on early design focus for localization sustainability benefits.

Overall Themes

Continuous engagement with sustainability initiative and ensuring i18n coverage.

Leadership transition planning and community outreach highlighted.

Preparatory focus for TPAC deliverables and inter-group engagement.