The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution promoting the Equal Earth projection over the Mercator map.
Supporters say the change addresses historical cartographic distortions that shrink Africa and inflate northern regions.
The resolution passed with 164 votes in favor, with the United States opposed and six abstentions reported in one account.
The United States called the debate an ideological distraction and urged focus on genuine problems.
France said it would abandon the Mercator projection following the vote.
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The reporting broadly agrees that the UN backed a new map projection to better reflect Africa’s size, and that the measure is non-binding. It also agrees that the United States opposed the move and criticized the effort as a distraction.
What may change is how widely the Equal Earth projection is adopted in classrooms, media, and institutions, since the resolution does not require its use. The exact rollout could also vary as countries and organizations respond to the vote.
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The neutral reporting describes a non-binding UN resolution backed by African nations and supported by a wide majority of member states. It explains that the measure promotes the Equal Earth projection to better reflect Africa’s size compared with the Mercator map. It also records the U.S. opposition and notes that the resolution does not prohibit continued use of the Mercator projection.
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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution backed by African nations to promote the Equal Earth map projection over the traditional Mercator map. Supporters argue the Mercator projection unfairly shrinks Africa and northern latitude regions exaggerate sizes, while the United States opposed the measure as an ideological distraction. The resolution is non-binding and aims to encourage more accurate geographical representations in classrooms, media, and international institutions.
The UN General Assembly voted to adopt a non-binding resolution promoting a new world map projection to more accurately reflect the size of Africa compared to the traditional Mercator map. Sponsored by Togo and supported by African Union members, the initiative passed with 164 votes in favor, with the United States as the sole opponent. Proponents argue the change addresses historical cartographic distortions, whereas the United States criticized the debate as an ideological distraction from pressing international problems.
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt the Equal Earth cartographic projection to replace the traditional Mercator map, aiming for a more accurate representation of continental landmasses. The resolution was supported by 164 countries, while the United States voted against it and six states abstained. Togo Foreign Minister Robert Dussey argued that previous maps distorted perceptions, whereas the US criticized the debate as a distraction from genuine problems. France announced it would abandon the Mercator projection following the vote.
Hindustan Times reports that the UN General Assembly voted to adopt a new world map resolution aiming to accurately represent continental sizes using the Equal Earth projection. The resolution received 164 supporting votes, with opposition from the United States, which criticized the body for debating map projects instead of genuine problems. France announced it would abandon the Mercator projection following the vote.
The Times of India reports that the UN General Assembly endorsed a resolution titled Correct The Map, promoting the Equal Earth projection to better reflect Africa's actual size. The resolution passed with 164 votes in favour, one vote against from the United States, and six abstentions. Advocates and various organizations welcomed the move, while noting that the resolution does not prohibit the continued use of the Mercator projection.
Outlook India reports that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Correct The Map resolution, backed by Togo and the African Union, urging the use of the 2018 Equal Earth projection over the traditional Mercator format. The resolution passed with 164 votes in favour, while the United States opposed it and six nations abstained. Proponents argue the Mercator projection distorts the true size of continents like Africa, making it appear smaller than it actually is.
The Sunday Guardian covers the UN General Assembly adoption of the Correct the Map resolution encouraging a shift away from the Mercator projection to equal-area alternatives like the Equal Earth map. The measure passed with 164 votes to one, with the United States casting the sole opposing vote and dismissing the initiative as an ideological push. Campaigners and African Union representatives welcomed the outcome as a step toward accurate cartographic representation.