ONU votează o nouă hartă care redă mărimea reală a Africii

The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution to replace the traditional Mercator map with one that accurately represents Africa's size. Sponsored by Togo and supported by African nations, the resolution aims to address the scientific inaccuracies of the Mercator projection, which distorts the size of regions near the equator. Advocates argue that this change could influence education and technology, promoting a more accurate representation of Africa. The campaign, #CorrectTheMap, seeks to decolonize global educational frameworks and enhance Africa's representation in international institutions. Togo plans to collaborate with UNESCO and tech brands for implementation if the resolution passes.