Abstract

Sustainability could be defined as an ability orcapacity of something to be maintained or to sustain itself. It’sabout taking what we need to live now, without jeopardizing thepotential for people in the future to meet their needs. However,the manner in which indigenous people of sub-Saharan Africainteract and exploit their ecology could cause massive damagesto achieve sustainability in the contemporary society. Although,the developed countries face diminutive challenges onsustainability due to the legislature system and the regulationthat is being practiced and implemented. This paper presents indepth the challenges facing sustainability in sub-Saharancountries and their adverse effects to the society. Also, itsuggests the possible solutions on how to overcome the scourge.