This paper provides an overview on the important aspects of Sustainable Development. It deals with the economic, social and environmental challenges faced by the world. Due to large scale urbanisation and industrialisation, countries face a myriad of problems ranging from widespread poverty, inadequate essential services, environmental issues, health concerns, inequalities etc. This paper attempts to discuss the concept of sustainable development with a focus on environmental concerns.The purpose of this paper was to provide a review of the existing research in the area of Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development basically includes Fairness, environment protection, and economic efficiency. The ultimate goal is to strike a balance between the three components so as to achieve economic development with a focus on sustainability.