UN adopts Equal Earth map projection to replace Mercator

Nature · first seen 10.09.2026

The United Nations votes to adopt the Equal Earth map projection, phasing out the Mercator projection in an official shift that impacts global education and navigation.

The UN has voted to adopt the Equal Earth map projection.
The Mercator projection is being phased out across UN materials.

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Nature — Hello Equal Earth: what the UN’s new world map will change

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