#gischat May be late to the party, but wondering what the GIS Community thinks about the UN #correctthemap resolution.
Yes, of course we should quit using Mercator for general purpose world maps - we've known that for decades, but it seems some still didn't get the memo, so if a UN resolution […]
Yes, of course we should quit using Mercator for general purpose world maps - we've known that for decades, but it seems some still didn't get the memo, so if a UN resolution […]
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October 8, 2026 at 1:15 PM
#gischat May be late to the party, but wondering what the GIS Community thinks about the UN #correctthemap resolution.
Yes, of course we should quit using Mercator for general purpose world maps - we've known that for decades, but it seems some still didn't get the memo, so if a UN resolution […]
Yes, of course we should quit using Mercator for general purpose world maps - we've known that for decades, but it seems some still didn't get the memo, so if a UN resolution […]
When the whole planet agrees Africa is 14× bigger than Greenland and only one country objects… that’s not policy, that’s performance art. #CorrectTheMap #AmericaAlone
September 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
When the whole planet agrees Africa is 14× bigger than Greenland and only one country objects… that’s not policy, that’s performance art. #CorrectTheMap #AmericaAlone
UN just voted 164–1 to stop shrinking Africa on maps. America: “No thanks, we prefer our Greenland cosplay.” Equal Earth 1, Mercator 0. #CorrectTheMap #MapLies
September 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
UN just voted 164–1 to stop shrinking Africa on maps. America: “No thanks, we prefer our Greenland cosplay.” Equal Earth 1, Mercator 0. #CorrectTheMap #MapLies
164 nations: fair maps please.
1 nation: radical ideology!
The rest of the planet just redrew reality and left Trump’s America looking like a lonely speck. #CorrectTheMap
1 nation: radical ideology!
The rest of the planet just redrew reality and left Trump’s America looking like a lonely speck. #CorrectTheMap
September 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
164 nations: fair maps please.
1 nation: radical ideology!
The rest of the planet just redrew reality and left Trump’s America looking like a lonely speck. #CorrectTheMap
1 nation: radical ideology!
The rest of the planet just redrew reality and left Trump’s America looking like a lonely speck. #CorrectTheMap
The UN voted in favour of a resolution to formally phase out the commonly used 16th century Mercator world map.
The resolution rightfully acknowledges that the map’s distortions contribute to a ‘symbolic minimisation’ of Africa, perpetuating historical biases.
#CorrectTheMap
The resolution rightfully acknowledges that the map’s distortions contribute to a ‘symbolic minimisation’ of Africa, perpetuating historical biases.
#CorrectTheMap
September 25, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The UN voted in favour of a resolution to formally phase out the commonly used 16th century Mercator world map.
The resolution rightfully acknowledges that the map’s distortions contribute to a ‘symbolic minimisation’ of Africa, perpetuating historical biases.
#CorrectTheMap
The resolution rightfully acknowledges that the map’s distortions contribute to a ‘symbolic minimisation’ of Africa, perpetuating historical biases.
#CorrectTheMap
Now on #PRIFblog: A just world map?🌍
The UN has adopted a resolution recognizing the distortions inherent to the Mercator projection, encouraging member states to use area-preserving maps. Myriel Mathez, Sarah McKee, Sophia Birchinger and Frederik Schissler on the vote's background and implications:
The UN has adopted a resolution recognizing the distortions inherent to the Mercator projection, encouraging member states to use area-preserving maps. Myriel Mathez, Sarah McKee, Sophia Birchinger and Frederik Schissler on the vote's background and implications:
A Fair World Begins with a Fair Map: The UN Adopts Equal Earth Projection - PRIF BLOG
On September 4, 2026 the United Nations adopted Resolution A/80/L.104 #CorrectTheMap, with an overwhelming global consensus. The resolution recognizes the distortions inherent in the Mercator projection and encourages member states to use area-preserving maps, specifically referring to the Equal Earth projection.
blog.prif.org
September 16, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Now on #PRIFblog: A just world map?🌍
The UN has adopted a resolution recognizing the distortions inherent to the Mercator projection, encouraging member states to use area-preserving maps. Myriel Mathez, Sarah McKee, Sophia Birchinger and Frederik Schissler on the vote's background and implications:
The UN has adopted a resolution recognizing the distortions inherent to the Mercator projection, encouraging member states to use area-preserving maps. Myriel Mathez, Sarah McKee, Sophia Birchinger and Frederik Schissler on the vote's background and implications:
illustration for UP GeogSoc about #CorrectTheMap #artph #EqualEarth
relevant links and credits below!
relevant links and credits below!
September 11, 2026 at 4:41 AM
illustration for UP GeogSoc about #CorrectTheMap #artph #EqualEarth
relevant links and credits below!
relevant links and credits below!
Online campaign group #CorrectTheMap said: "You could fit the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico and much of Europe into Africa and still have land to spare."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.
www.bbc.com
September 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Online campaign group #CorrectTheMap said: "You could fit the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico and much of Europe into Africa and still have land to spare."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The UN voted in favour of a resolution to formally phase out the commonly used 16th century Mercator world map.
The resolution rightfully acknowledges that the map’s distortions contribute to a ‘symbolic minimisation’ of Africa, perpetuating historical biases.
#CorrectTheMap
The resolution rightfully acknowledges that the map’s distortions contribute to a ‘symbolic minimisation’ of Africa, perpetuating historical biases.
#CorrectTheMap
September 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The UN voted in favour of a resolution to formally phase out the commonly used 16th century Mercator world map.
The resolution rightfully acknowledges that the map’s distortions contribute to a ‘symbolic minimisation’ of Africa, perpetuating historical biases.
#CorrectTheMap
The resolution rightfully acknowledges that the map’s distortions contribute to a ‘symbolic minimisation’ of Africa, perpetuating historical biases.
#CorrectTheMap
#correctthemap
Die andere Weltkarte ist realistischer, der globale Süden wird nicht länger künstlich verkleinert. Nur 1 Land stimmte dagegen. Donald #Trump erträgt es nämlich nicht, dass die USA nicht mehr größer erscheinen, als sie in Wahrheit sind.
Poor Uncle Sam!
www.zdfheute.de/panorama/un-...
Die andere Weltkarte ist realistischer, der globale Süden wird nicht länger künstlich verkleinert. Nur 1 Land stimmte dagegen. Donald #Trump erträgt es nämlich nicht, dass die USA nicht mehr größer erscheinen, als sie in Wahrheit sind.
Poor Uncle Sam!
www.zdfheute.de/panorama/un-...
Warum die Weltkarte neu gezeichnet werden soll
Die UN haben abgestimmt: Die Weltkarte soll realistischer dargestellt werden und die Mercator-Projektion soll künftig nicht mehr genutzt werden.
www.zdfheute.de
September 9, 2026 at 6:25 AM
#correctthemap
Die andere Weltkarte ist realistischer, der globale Süden wird nicht länger künstlich verkleinert. Nur 1 Land stimmte dagegen. Donald #Trump erträgt es nämlich nicht, dass die USA nicht mehr größer erscheinen, als sie in Wahrheit sind.
Poor Uncle Sam!
www.zdfheute.de/panorama/un-...
Die andere Weltkarte ist realistischer, der globale Süden wird nicht länger künstlich verkleinert. Nur 1 Land stimmte dagegen. Donald #Trump erträgt es nämlich nicht, dass die USA nicht mehr größer erscheinen, als sie in Wahrheit sind.
Poor Uncle Sam!
www.zdfheute.de/panorama/un-...
🗺️ The UN just voted to fix 457 years of map distortion and show the real size of #Africa. This marks a vital step towards reshaping the narrative on Africa.
#CorrectTheMap
#CorrectTheMap
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
www.aljazeera.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🗺️ The UN just voted to fix 457 years of map distortion and show the real size of #Africa. This marks a vital step towards reshaping the narrative on Africa.
#CorrectTheMap
#CorrectTheMap
Fete de l'Huma. Samedi à 16h, je fais un débat au village du Monde sur #CorrectTheMap et la dernière resolution de l'ONU. Si le sujet vous intéresse, n'hésitez pas à passer.
September 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Fete de l'Huma. Samedi à 16h, je fais un débat au village du Monde sur #CorrectTheMap et la dernière resolution de l'ONU. Si le sujet vous intéresse, n'hésitez pas à passer.
Dass die Mercator-Karte immer noch verwendet wird, ist total daneben. Dass viele Menschen über die tatsächlichen Größenverhältnisse von Ländern/Kontinenten immer noch überrascht sind, auch.
#CorrectTheMap #EqualEarthKarte
www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
#CorrectTheMap #EqualEarthKarte
www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
Debatte um Equal-Earth-Karte: Schluss mit der verzerrten Welt?
Afrika erscheint auf der gebräuchlichen Weltkarte viel kleiner, als es tatsächlich ist. Die Uno will das korrigieren. Doch es gibt Widerstand – aus völlig unterschiedlichen Gründen
www.derstandard.at
September 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Dass die Mercator-Karte immer noch verwendet wird, ist total daneben. Dass viele Menschen über die tatsächlichen Größenverhältnisse von Ländern/Kontinenten immer noch überrascht sind, auch.
#CorrectTheMap #EqualEarthKarte
www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
#CorrectTheMap #EqualEarthKarte
www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
The UN General Assembly has officially voted to adopt a new world map projection ('Equal Earth') that finally reflects Africa’s true scale! The centuries-old Mercator map heavily shrunk regions near the equator. A historic step toward accurate global representation! 🌍📈
#CorrectTheMap #Africa #UN
#CorrectTheMap #Africa #UN
September 7, 2026 at 8:17 AM
The UN General Assembly has officially voted to adopt a new world map projection ('Equal Earth') that finally reflects Africa’s true scale! The centuries-old Mercator map heavily shrunk regions near the equator. A historic step toward accurate global representation! 🌍📈
#CorrectTheMap #Africa #UN
#CorrectTheMap #Africa #UN
Bravo!
“Supporters of the Correct the Map campaign say a different projection could help provide a fairer visual representation of the world and challenge longstanding misconceptions about Africa's size and importance.”
#CorrecttheMap
www.npr.org/2026/09/04/n...
“Supporters of the Correct the Map campaign say a different projection could help provide a fairer visual representation of the world and challenge longstanding misconceptions about Africa's size and importance.”
#CorrecttheMap
www.npr.org/2026/09/04/n...
The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size
The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
www.npr.org
September 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Bravo!
“Supporters of the Correct the Map campaign say a different projection could help provide a fairer visual representation of the world and challenge longstanding misconceptions about Africa's size and importance.”
#CorrecttheMap
www.npr.org/2026/09/04/n...
“Supporters of the Correct the Map campaign say a different projection could help provide a fairer visual representation of the world and challenge longstanding misconceptions about Africa's size and importance.”
#CorrecttheMap
www.npr.org/2026/09/04/n...
Finally. Africa didn’t get bigger—the world’s view caught up.
164 UN member states backed more accurate equal-area maps, including Equal Earth.
Now that the map is right, perhaps your passport can catch up.
We know a few places. 🌍 www.travelafricantim...
#CorrectTheMap #TravelAfricanTime
164 UN member states backed more accurate equal-area maps, including Equal Earth.
Now that the map is right, perhaps your passport can catch up.
We know a few places. 🌍 www.travelafricantim...
#CorrectTheMap #TravelAfricanTime
September 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Finally. Africa didn’t get bigger—the world’s view caught up.
164 UN member states backed more accurate equal-area maps, including Equal Earth.
Now that the map is right, perhaps your passport can catch up.
We know a few places. 🌍 www.travelafricantim...
#CorrectTheMap #TravelAfricanTime
164 UN member states backed more accurate equal-area maps, including Equal Earth.
Now that the map is right, perhaps your passport can catch up.
We know a few places. 🌍 www.travelafricantim...
#CorrectTheMap #TravelAfricanTime
The #CorrectTheMap campaign thinks #Africa is the center of the world? 😆
#cartography #geography #GIS #Mercator #map #worldmap #maps #mapping
#cartography #geography #GIS #Mercator #map #worldmap #maps #mapping
September 6, 2026 at 11:21 AM
The #CorrectTheMap campaign thinks #Africa is the center of the world? 😆
#cartography #geography #GIS #Mercator #map #worldmap #maps #mapping
#cartography #geography #GIS #Mercator #map #worldmap #maps #mapping
Die UN-Generalversammlung hat für eine neue Version der Weltkarte gestimmt. Die sogenannte Mercator-Projektion aus dem 16. Jahrhundert wird durch die Equal Earth-Darstellung abgelöst. Darin wird #Afrika größer dargestellt.
www.tagesschau.de/ausland/afri...
#Correctthemap
www.tagesschau.de/ausland/afri...
#Correctthemap
UN stimmen für neue Weltkarte - Afrika größer dargestellt
Wer eine Weltkarte zückt, nutzt meist eine Mercator-Karte. Doch die für die Seefahrt entwickelte Karte verzerrt die Größenverhältnisse und lässt Afrika zu klein erscheinen. Die UN stimmten nun für ein...
www.tagesschau.de
September 5, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Die UN-Generalversammlung hat für eine neue Version der Weltkarte gestimmt. Die sogenannte Mercator-Projektion aus dem 16. Jahrhundert wird durch die Equal Earth-Darstellung abgelöst. Darin wird #Afrika größer dargestellt.
www.tagesschau.de/ausland/afri...
#Correctthemap
www.tagesschau.de/ausland/afri...
#Correctthemap
Following the adoption of the #CorrectTheMap resolution, Prof. Robert Dussey saluted the vision and personal commitment of the President of the Council, H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
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He also expressed gratitude to the African Union, the African Permanent Reps, & supporters
x.com/oralofori/st...
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He also expressed gratitude to the African Union, the African Permanent Reps, & supporters
x.com/oralofori/st...
September 6, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Following the adoption of the #CorrectTheMap resolution, Prof. Robert Dussey saluted the vision and personal commitment of the President of the Council, H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
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He also expressed gratitude to the African Union, the African Permanent Reps, & supporters
x.com/oralofori/st...
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He also expressed gratitude to the African Union, the African Permanent Reps, & supporters
x.com/oralofori/st...
Some news for cartographers, from the highly-sensationalized #CorrectTheMap campaign
(Their mission to get rid of #Mercator-projection illustrative world maps is a good fight, but a lot of their rhetoric is very ill-informed/misleading.)
#cartography #geography #GIS #worldmap #Africa #maps
(Their mission to get rid of #Mercator-projection illustrative world maps is a good fight, but a lot of their rhetoric is very ill-informed/misleading.)
#cartography #geography #GIS #worldmap #Africa #maps
September 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Some news for cartographers, from the highly-sensationalized #CorrectTheMap campaign
(Their mission to get rid of #Mercator-projection illustrative world maps is a good fight, but a lot of their rhetoric is very ill-informed/misleading.)
#cartography #geography #GIS #worldmap #Africa #maps
(Their mission to get rid of #Mercator-projection illustrative world maps is a good fight, but a lot of their rhetoric is very ill-informed/misleading.)
#cartography #geography #GIS #worldmap #Africa #maps
Sign the Petition
#CorrectTheMap to Show Africa’s True Size
c.org
September 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Vielleicht auch interessant, welche Länder sich enthalten haben: Estland, Georgien, Litauen, Moldau, Serbien und Ukraine.
Wer weiß, was sie dazu bewogen hat, gerne Druko.. #Weltkarte #CorrectTheMap #UNO
Wer weiß, was sie dazu bewogen hat, gerne Druko.. #Weltkarte #CorrectTheMap #UNO
September 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Vielleicht auch interessant, welche Länder sich enthalten haben: Estland, Georgien, Litauen, Moldau, Serbien und Ukraine.
Wer weiß, was sie dazu bewogen hat, gerne Druko.. #Weltkarte #CorrectTheMap #UNO
Wer weiß, was sie dazu bewogen hat, gerne Druko.. #Weltkarte #CorrectTheMap #UNO