In a 2010 survey, Central Asia was absent from the representations of the World of students in 18 countries. The survey was repeated in 2018–2019 in Kazakhstan, on the assumption that Central Asia would be represented by the students. The results support the theory of social representations of space, but shed some original light on the issue, particularly the importance of states in the way the world is divided up.

Why do isolated Swiss ski lifts die? A comprehensive survey of all isolated lifts ever established in Switzerland is conducted. Using a set-theoretical method (qualitative comparative analysis), it is shown that closed isolated lifts tend to be outdated and have no technical snowmaking facilities. Moreover, it is evident that the simultaneous occurrence of the lack of lift facility replacement, lack of snowmaking and high ski area competition has caused the closure of most isolated lifts.

This article explores whether the reduction in geographical knowledge leads to better Education for Sustainable Development or to a general loss of quality in Geography teaching and learning.

Facing multiple and embodied inequalities inscribed in the energy system, this intervention argues for an feminist perspective on energy geographies. Extending critical research on urban infrastructure with concepts of care, it seeks to contribute to more just energy relations.