GENERAL5 Sept 2026
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution endorsing new world map
The 193-member UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution called 'Correct the map' to fix distorted world maps. India voted in favour. The resolution notes the Mercator projection shrinks the perceived size of Africa, Latin America and South Asia. India clarified it supports balanced map projections, not any specific one like Equal Earth. Maps affect how we understand global scale, so this matters for everyone.
Key Statutory Highlights
- UN General Assembly adopted 'Correct the map' resolution with 164 votes in favour, while the US was the lone vote against.
- The resolution says the Mercator projection distorts landmasses, minimising the perceived sizes of Africa, Latin America and South Asia.
- India clarified it supports broader use of equal-area map projections, not endorsing Equal Earth or any other specific projection.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:No urgent action is needed. If you use maps for business or education, watch for moves to equal-area projections in official and learning materials.
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