Critical Review: Wolverhampton Sustainability Strategy & Plan

This report provides a critical review of the Wolverhampton Sustainability Strategy and Implementation Plan (WSSIP) for the period of 2013-2018. The report examines the strategy's framework through the lens of sustainable development, analyzing its focus on people, profit, and the planet. It defines sustainable development and explores international, European, national, regional, and local perspectives on the subject. The review delves into the city's environmental management practices, including waste recycling and climate change initiatives, and assesses the strategy's alignment with these broader frameworks. It provides a comparative analysis with examples from other cities and regions, evaluating the effectiveness of the plan and highlighting key areas of focus, such as environmental protection and the promotion of renewable energy sources, and the management of waste. The report emphasizes the importance of proactive environmental measures, drawing lessons from the experiences of other cities like New Delhi to highlight the benefits of early intervention and comprehensive planning.