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Saudi Arabia and UN Discuss Digital Transformation to Advance Sustainable Development Goals
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications met with the UN Under-Secretary-General to discuss enhancing digital governance and capacity building in developing countries. This meeting is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to leverage technology for public service efficiency and international cooperation. The long-term implication is a strengthened role for Saudi Arabia in global digital diplomacy and sustainable development efforts.
UN General Assembly Endorses Equal Earth Projection to Replace Mercator Map
On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 'Correct the Map' resolution endorsing the Equal Earth projection. This initiative, sponsored by Togo on behalf of the African Union, aims to address the distortions of the Mercator map that misrepresent the sizes of continents, particularly Africa. The long-term implication is a potential shift in educational materials and public representations of geography, influencing perceptions of global geography and resource distribution.
UN General Assembly Approves Resolution for Equal Earth Projection to Represent Africa's Size
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the 'Correct the Map' resolution on September 4, 2026, endorsing equal-area projections like Equal Earth to accurately depict Africa's size. This shift is driven by long-standing advocacy from African nations and the African Union to correct cartographic distortions that misrepresent the continent. The resolution's adoption is expected to influence educational and media practices globally, promoting a more equitable representation of Africa in various contexts.
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution to Replace Mercator Projection
On 5 September 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 'Correct the Map' resolution, urging the replacement of the Mercator projection with more accurate alternatives. This shift is prompted by long-standing critiques of the Mercator projection's distortions, particularly regarding the size of Africa compared to other landmasses. The resolution's adoption signals a potential long-term change in cartographic standards and educational practices globally, as institutions may begin to transition to more accurate mapping systems.
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Saudi Arabia and UN Discuss Digital Transformation to Advance Sustainable Development Goals
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications met with the UN Under-Secretary-General to discuss enhancing digital governance and capacity building in developing countries. This meeting is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to leverage technology for public service efficiency and international cooperation. The long-term implication is a strengthened role for Saudi Arabia in global digital diplomacy and sustainable development efforts.
UN General Assembly Endorses Equal Earth Projection to Replace Mercator Map
On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 'Correct the Map' resolution endorsing the Equal Earth projection. This initiative, sponsored by Togo on behalf of the African Union, aims to address the distortions of the Mercator map that misrepresent the sizes of continents, particularly Africa. The long-term implication is a potential shift in educational materials and public representations of geography, influencing perceptions of global geography and resource distribution.
UN General Assembly Approves Resolution for Equal Earth Projection to Represent Africa's Size
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the 'Correct the Map' resolution on September 4, 2026, endorsing equal-area projections like Equal Earth to accurately depict Africa's size. This shift is driven by long-standing advocacy from African nations and the African Union to correct cartographic distortions that misrepresent the continent. The resolution's adoption is expected to influence educational and media practices globally, promoting a more equitable representation of Africa in various contexts.
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution to Replace Mercator Projection
On 5 September 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 'Correct the Map' resolution, urging the replacement of the Mercator projection with more accurate alternatives. This shift is prompted by long-standing critiques of the Mercator projection's distortions, particularly regarding the size of Africa compared to other landmasses. The resolution's adoption signals a potential long-term change in cartographic standards and educational practices globally, as institutions may begin to transition to more accurate mapping systems.