UN Pushes for Accurate World Maps | Seychelles News

The UN just passed a historic resolution urging global mapmakers to ditch the distorted Mercator projection—long used since the 1500s—that shrinks Africa and South America while inflating Europe and North America. With 164 votes in favor and only one against (the U.S.), the move signals a global push for accurate geographic representation, driven by African nations tired of centuries-old visual bias. While not mandating change overnight, the resolution champions projections like Gall-Peters that reflect true landmass sizes—highlighting how maps shape our perception of power, resources, and global reality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86acf853e5ea215a