The discourse of sustainable development has deepened the consideration of rights through its attention to the rights of future and present generations especially for socially marginalized people. It also significantly focuses on the non-human dimensions of the natural world, recognizing their value and capabilities. Sustainable development has proposed problems in various aspects of society and the universe as a whole and aims to create a long-term sustainable lifestyle. In this article I will demonstrate why it is difficult to achieve sustainable development using the example of Andavadoaka village which has successfully implemented sustainable practices. Second, it will demonstrate under which circumstances sustainable development requires “environmental justice” which has led to the transformation of development policy and practice. First of all, it is important to start by developing the definition of sustainable development. The most recognized and widely used definition is proposed by the Brundtland Commission; it is defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (United Nations, WCED 1987). It requires humans to establish a position to live in harmony with the rest of the planet while being aware of their own limitations and capabilities. Furthermore, Mohan Munasinghe divided development into three aspects which help to approach sustainable development more precisely; economic, ecological and socio-cultural aspects (cited in Rogers, Jalal and Boyd 2008). These multiple dimensions of development make it difficult to achieve sustainable development which will be discussed later. It is difficult to achieve sustainable development...... half of the paper ......f socio-economic disadvantage can become a form of coercion and appear as procedural injustice (cited in Parkins & DeLay 2011). As can be seen in the example, environmental justice is invoked when development does not meet the equalities discussed above and threatens healthy living in any form. In conclusion, it is difficult to achieve sustainable development because it has various dimensions to meet its objectives. interests in sustainable fashion that adapts to the natural and socially constructed environment. Environmental justice is claimed when the equities of stakeholders and non-human beings, including the future generation, are not involved in the development process. In essence, sustainable development cannot be achieved simply by altering patterns of practice in relation to the environment, but requires changing the deeper systems that shape human behavior.