collective challenges
[/kəˈlɛktɪv ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
desafios coletivos
1. Problems or difficulties that affect or concern a group, community, society, or organization as a whole rather than individuals
Climate change represents one of the most pressing collective challenges facing humanity today.
As mudanças climáticas representam um dos desafios coletivos mais urgentes que a humanidade enfrenta atualmente.
2. Obstacles that require coordinated effort and shared responsibility from multiple stakeholders to resolve
Educational inequality and poverty are collective challenges that demand government intervention and community engagement.
A desigualdade educacional e a pobreza são desafios coletivos que exigem intervenção governamental e engajamento comunitário.
3. Shared problems that impact the welfare, development, or sustainability of a group or nation
The pandemic exposed collective challenges in healthcare systems worldwide.
A pandemia expôs os desafios coletivos nos sistemas de saúde em todo o mundo.
In Brazil, 'desafios coletivos' is commonly discussed in educational settings, social movements, and government policy debates. The term emphasizes the Brazilian cultural value of community and shared responsibility. In the United States, 'collective challenges' is frequently used in academic, corporate, and political discourse, particularly regarding climate change, healthcare, and social justice. The concept reflects growing awareness of interdependence and the need for systemic solutions.
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