Citation for Dr Bengt Rystedt

Summary

This citation explains the International Cartographic Association’s decision to confer an Honorary Fellowship on Dr Bengt Rystedt for his sustained and distinguished service. It reviews his leadership of the Commission on National and Regional Atlases, participation in organizing the 1997 International Cartographic Conference in Sweden, long membership of the Executive Committee, and election as ICA President in 1999. Rystedt also initiated the Association’s Research Agenda, promoted the inclusion of Geographic Information Science, and advanced capacity building in Africa through international geospatial cooperation. The citation emphasizes his meticulous, responsible, modest, and diplomatic leadership, as well as his commitment to equity, scientific development, and the long-term welfare of ICA. These achievements led to his designation as the Association’s 49th Honorary Fellow.