The African Union has recently thrown its support behind the campaign to “Correct the map,” challenging the long-standing Mercator projection that shapes how we view the world. This initiative aims to replace the outdated map with a modern, more accurate projection that better reflects the true size of continents, especially Africa.
- Afrikaanse Unie ondersteunt campagne 'Correct the map'
- Mercatorprojectie wil vervangen door modernere projectie
- Nieuwe kaart toont Afrika's werkelijke grootte
- Afrika wordt groter weergegeven op kaart
- Campagne streeft naar nauwkeurigere wereldkaart
- Focus op correctere geografische representatie
On 2025-08-17 13:19:00, this movement gained significant momentum, highlighting how the Mercator projection distorts Africa’s actual scale, making it appear much smaller than it really is. But why does this matter to US in Belgium, and how might it change the way we understand global geography?
As the conversation around map accuracy grows, the campaign invites us to reconsider how visual tools influence perceptions and biases. Let’s explore what this means for Belgium and the wider European context.
Why should Belgium care about changing the world map? This shift challenges Eurocentric perspectives that have long shaped education and politics. It also prompts us to ask:
- How will a more accurate map affect Belgium’s understanding of Africa’s economic and cultural importance?
- Could this lead to stronger partnerships and fairer narratives in Belgian-African relations?
- What role can Belgian schools play in adopting these new maps to improve geographic literacy?
As the campaign gains traction, Belgium has an opportunity to lead by example in adopting fairer representations of the world. Will Belgian institutions embrace this change and help reshape global perspectives for future generations?
