political concerns

Cartographers need to be professional and practical to meet the requirement of their respective clients.

Still, cartographers can combine efforts professionally and practically.

ST/AI/189/Add.25/Rev.1 of the UN Secretariat

In view of the sensitive nature of cartographic documents, prior to the issuance of any map at any duty station, including dissemination via public electronic networks such as Internet, clearance must be sought from the Cartographic Section of the Department of Public Information in order to ensure that maps meet publication standards and that they are not in contravention of existing United Nations policies. As necessary, the Cartographic Section will confer with the Executive Office of the Secretary-General and the Office of Legal Affairs.

"Cartographic Section of the Department of Public Information" is now "Geospatial Information Section of the Office of Information and Communications Technology.