This research paper was prepared in order to provide an accurate analysis of the concept of sustainable development, which represents the common link between the environment, the economy and society, and this thought has increased in recent times until it spread within the work of institutions, governments and organizations, the challenge today is to research how to increase the awareness of the international community sustainable development and the opportunities and challenges it poses so that they possess the knowledge, skills and means to establish sustainable development that is effective and highly efficient. This study seeks to identify the most important indicators, goals and principles of sustainable development, its reality and the overall challenges that stand in the way of achieving this development in Tunisia, while presenting lessons learned and suggestions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]