The U.N. voted to promote map projections that more accurately represent the world, drawing official opposition from the U.S.
The UN resolution passed on September 4 represents a crucial step towards dismantling structural Eurocentrism. India voted in its favour, as it aligns with the country’s long-standing diplomatic posit ...
In a historic move last week, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to encourage the use of new world maps which more accurately depict continents with their true sizes. The move ...
The differing representations have placed the UN map under scrutiny in India, particularly at a time when New Delhi has reaffirmed its support for the “Correct the Map” resolution.
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution, supported by India, to correct the world map and promote a more accurate and equitable representation of continental ...
NEW DELHI: The United Nations General Assembly has backed efforts to make world maps more accurately reflect the relative size of continents, with 164 countries supporting a Togo-sponsored resolution.