Togo Targets Wider Access to Equal Earth Map Through Local Languages

email facebook linkedin twitter Whatsapp Togo has launched a call for applications to translate the Equal Earth map into African languages, following the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the “Correct the Map” resolution on Sept. 4, 2026, with 164 votes in favor, one against and six abstentions. The government will pay a flat fee for each language translation, although it has not disclosed the amount. Written-language proficiency will account for 65% of the selection score. The translations will be released under an open license and made freely available to schools, media outlets, public administrations and digital platforms. The government will announce the selected teams on Jan. 15, 2027, and expects them to submit their work by the end of February. Togo is expanding its campaign for more representative world maps by translating the Equal Earth projection into African languages.