collective resource
[/kəˈlɛktɪv ˈrɛsɔrs/ or /kəˈlɛktɪv ˈriːsɔrs/]
nounpl: collective resources
recurso coletivo
1. A resource that is owned, managed, or used jointly by a group of people or community rather than by individuals or the state
The village forest is a collective resource shared by all community members for sustainable harvesting.
A floresta da aldeia é um recurso coletivo compartilhado por todos os membros da comunidade para colheita sustentável.
2. Assets, knowledge, or materials pooled together for common benefit and mutual use
Open-source software represents a collective resource created and maintained by the global developer community.
O software de código aberto representa um recurso coletivo criado e mantido pela comunidade global de desenvolvedores.
3. In economics and commons theory, a good that is non-excludable within a group but subject to depletion
Water from the shared well is a collective resource that requires careful management to prevent overuse.
A água do poço compartilhado é um recurso coletivo que requer gestão cuidadosa para evitar o uso excessivo.
In Brazil, the concept of 'recurso coletivo' is increasingly important in environmental law, indigenous rights discussions, and digital commons. The term reflects growing awareness of sustainable resource management and community-based conservation. In the U.S., 'collective resource' is commonly used in academic contexts, particularly in economics, environmental science, and Indigenous sovereignty discussions.
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