Geomob Podcast - 319. Bojan Šavrič: Equal Earth Projection

Steven interviews Bojan Šavrič, a senior software development engineer at Esri, who specializes in map projections. They discuss the complexities of map projections, the importance of selecting the right one based on the map's purpose, and delve into the Equal Earth projection, which aims to provide a more accurate representation of the world. The conversation also touches on the campaign 'Correct the Map' initiated by the African Union, advocating for the use of the Equal Earth projection to better represent Africa on world maps. Bojan shares his insights into the future of projections and ongoing projects at Esri, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of projections in the field of cartography.

Relevant links:

• Bojan on LinkedIn
• The West Wing
• World maps get Africa’s size wrong: cartographers explain why fixing it matters
• Equal Earth projection article on Wikipedia
• Equal Earth website
• Equal Earth Projection Maps
• True Size
• Compare Map Projections
• A Year in the Life of Earth's CO2