The purpose of the article is to deepen and supplement the results of previous studies related to aspects of sustainable development of regions and Ukraine as a whole. The paper analyzes the stages of formation of ideas about sustainable development, the entire period of formation is divided into three decades, starting from 1992. The evolutionary path of the development of the concept of sustainable development has been studied. The content of the stages of the evolution of the concept is presented. The article summarizes the theoretical provisions regarding the definition of the concept of "sustainable development". The points of view of various leading scientists regarding the definition of this definition are considered. It was found that the concept of sustainable development is interdisciplinary, and the term "sustainable development" itself combines two important concepts – "sustainability" and "development". In the context of solving environmental problems, "sustainability" is key, while in the field of economics, "development" is important. It has been established that the main task of sustainable development is to meet the needs of society. It was revealed that the management of sustainable development is the systematic implementation of a number of management measures of an economic and organizational nature, which are the basis of ensuring the sustainable development of society. The components of sustainable development were considered and their interrelationship and interdependence were determined. A system of views, a unified understanding of the phenomena and processes of social development are formulated in a single concept of sustainable development. The need for rational use of limited resources at the disposal of society and the use of environmentally friendly production methods and technologies is indicated. The importance of a clear understanding of the mechanisms of interaction of ecological, social and economic components of the concept is determined. Based on the analysis of literary sources, it was determined that sustainable development is a complex category that involves economic growth, active social development while reducing the anthropogenic load on the natural environment and ensuring environmental safety in the long term. Appropriate conclusions were made regarding the prospects for further sustainable development. It was determined that the essence of the term "sustainable development" is one of the keys and widely researched concepts of today. Most countries in the world are actively developing scientific and practical aspects of sustainable development. Creating favorable conditions for sustainable development is the main priority of the country. However, Russia's aggression against Ukraine created many indirect obstacles to its sustainable development, but did not stop the desire for European integration and sustainable development.