World History & Geography Encyclopedia
UN General Assembly adopts “Correct the Map” resolution
The resolution encourages world maps that preserve the relative area of continents
Year2026 CE
RegionNew York, United States (United Nations Headquarters)
Category地理知识
Importance★★★★
Overview
On 4 September 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution, encouraging the UN system and related institutions to use equal-area world map projections and reduce visual distortion of continental size.
Historical impact
Map projections shape public understanding of global scale, regional relationships and inequality. The resolution elevates cartographic choice into an issue of public communication and geographic fairness.