In 1994 the Government published its national strategy for sustainable development in response to the 1992 Rio "Earth Summit". How effective has the UK been in implementing this strategy? This annual White Paper is designed as an audit of Government action, both to help the Government keep track of what progress is being made - noting delays and difficulties as well as successes - and to allow others to ses the full picture. Full details of progress made during 1995 and planned in 1996 against each of the Government's 650 commitments on sustainable development and environment are listed in tables format.