September 5, 2026
The world is looking at maps a little differently this week and our very own Associate Professor Clancy Wilmott was there to help explain why.
Clancy Wilmott has been in the international spotlight this week following the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a resolution supporting the wider use of the Equal Earth projection, a map designed to represent the relative size of the world’s landmasses more accurately. Wilmott spoke with BBC News about what the change means and why the maps we use matter. She also joined ABC Radio National Breakfast in Australia to discuss the new world map and the fascinating geography behind it.
Watch Clancy on BBC News: "UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size | BBC News"
Listen to Clancy on ABC Radio National: “The new world map” on ABC Radio National