UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution to Promote Accurate Map Projections
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UN General Assembly
Global
August 28, 2026
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The UN General Assembly voted 164-1 to encourage the use of equal-area map projections. The resolution aims to address the 'symbolic minimization' of Africa caused by the Mercator projection. The United States was the sole country to vote against the resolution, citing ideological concerns. The measure is non-binding and does not ban the Mercator projection.
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