# UN Approves New World Map Projection

> UN passes resolution for more accurate world map that corrects Africa's size distortion.
- Title: UN Approves New World Map Projection · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: UN passes resolution for more accurate world map that corrects Africa's size distortion. UN approved a resolution to adopt Equal Earth map projection for…
- Keywords: equal earth, africa, mercator projection, map projection, un resolution, border disputes, ukraine, russia, india, Approves, World, Map
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/new-world-map-upsets-multiple-countries-full-list-12456782
- Published: 2026-09-17T20:46:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: un, equal earth, africa, mercator projection, map projection, un resolution, border disputes, ukraine, russia, india
## un resolution passes
un approved resolution encourages equal earth map projection for accurate continental sizes.
## us votes against
united states alone voted against the resolution calling it a radical ideological project.
## africa challenges mercator
dozens of african countries challenged mercator projection since it distorts africa's size.
## equal earth projection
equal earth projection created by three cartographers preserves accurate continental sizes.
## togo's foreign minister
togo's foreign minister says maps shape understanding of the world.

> maps shape our understanding of the world
## african union supports
african union applauds resolution for accurate global cartographic representation.

> the initiative marks a historic step toward accurate and equitable global cartographic representation
## ukraine abstains
ukraine abstains over disputed territory depiction in new map.
## Key takeaway

UN approved a resolution to adopt Equal Earth map projection for better continental size accuracy, with US voting against and several countries abstaining due to border disputes.