1.

ORLEAN MAGOTO
Name of Participants
R222990B HMHT
2.STELLA SAMANYIKA R222975N HMHT
3.DANAISHE MASHANDURE R223072C HMHT
4.RUFARO MUCHENJE R223093J HMHT
5.TERRY MUGWAGWA R223099J HMHT
6.TINEVIMBO MUTSINGIDZI R223022E HMHT
7.MUNASHE MUKWAWAYA F R223069H HMHT
8.CHIEDZA MALENGA R223076D HMHT
9.MITCHEL C SHAYANEWAKO R222988Z HMHT
10.SHALOM TIGERE R222982U HMHT
QUESTION:

1a)
List and explain the positive Economic, Environmental and
Socio-cultural impacts in Western Europe.
Positive economic impacts

Economic growth
Increased trade
Job creation
Innovation and technological advancement e.g(Germany)
Positive environmental impacts

Reduced pollution
Sustainable energy transition e.g(Denmark)
Improved water quality
Green transportation initiatives e.g(Netherlands)
Positive socio-cultural impacts

Improved public safety

Cultural exchange and diversity
Increased focus on sustainability and environmental
protection
Gender equality and social progress e.g(Iceland,Norway)
Question

1b)
List and explain the negative Economic, Environmental and
Socio-cultural impacts in Western Europe.
Negative economic impacts

High unemployment
Job insecurity
Slowdown in economic growth
Rise of populism and protectionism
Negative environmental impacts

Regions biodiversity e.g(Spain,Portugal)

Air/Water pollution
Soil contamination e.g(Germany, Netherlands)
Negative socio-cultural impacts

Rise of hate crimes

Rise of nationalism e.g(Hungary,Poland)
Rise of right wing populism
Social stress and alienation
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