https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-n-approves-african-proposal-for-a-new-world-mapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-n-approves-african-proposal-for-a-new-world-maphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-n-approves-african-proposal-for-a-new-world-map#u60112Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:46:31 +0000The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Equal Earth map projection on Friday, September 4, 2026, passing by a vote of 164 to one to correct the 400-year-old Mercator map's distortion of African and continental sizes. While supporters championed the geographic area equalization, the resolution triggered immediate pushback from member states over disputed borders. India voted in favor while issuing a stern caveat demanding adherence to official maps for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and Kyiv protested after the map separated Crimea from Ukraine.Why it mattersTraditional maps like th https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-n-approves-african-proposal-for-a-new-world-maphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-n-approves-african-proposal-for-a-new-world-map#u58753Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:31:40 +0000The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution adopting the Equal Earth map projection, which supporters say accurately displays the true size of countries, particularly Africa. The U.S. cast the sole opposing vote. The new map aims to correct distortions found in traditional projections, such as the Mercator map, which have been used for centuries.Why it mattersThe approval of the Equal Earth map projection is significant as it seeks to challenge centuries-old distortions that make Africa appear smaller than it really is. The new map will encourage governments, educational inst https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-n-approves-african-proposal-for-a-new-world-maphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-n-approves-african-proposal-for-a-new-world-map#u58077Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:35:16 +0000The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution adopting the Equal Earth map projection to accurately display the true size of Africa and other continents. The newly endorsed map makes Africa appear significantly larger while reducing the exaggerated proportions of North America and Europe found on older projections. Governments, educational institutions, and technology companies worldwide are encouraged by the resolution to transition away from traditional map formats. The United States cast the sole opposing vote against the measure.Why it mattersTraditional global cartography