common resource

[ˈkɒmən ˈriːsɔːrs]
nounpl: common resources
recurso comum
1. A resource that is shared by a community or group and is available for use by all members, typically without individual ownership
Water from the village well is a common resource that all residents depend on.
A água do poço da aldeia é um recurso comum do qual todos os moradores dependem.
2. In economics and environmental science, resources that are non-excludable but rivalrous, such as fisheries, forests, or grazing lands
Overfishing threatens common resources in international waters.
A pesca excessiva ameaça os recursos comuns nas águas internacionais.
3. Assets or goods that belong collectively to a society or ecosystem rather than to private individuals
Public parks are considered common resources that benefit the entire community.
Os parques públicos são considerados recursos comuns que beneficiam toda a comunidade.
The concept of 'common resources' is central to discussions about sustainable development and environmental protection in both Brazil and Portugal, particularly regarding Amazon rainforest management, coastal fishing rights, and water resources. In the USA, it relates to public lands, national parks, and shared environmental assets, with significant legal and policy implications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared resourcepublic resourcecollective resourcecommunity property
Antonyms / Antônimos
private resourceexclusive resourceproprietary resourceindividual property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recurso comum
Standard term used in economics, environmental sciences, and social contexts
Portugal
recurso comum
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, with emphasis on community and collective property
São Paulo
recurso coletivo
Alternative term sometimes used in academic and policy discussions
USA/International
common resource
Used extensively in environmental law, economics, and sustainability discourse

Related Words

tragedy of the commonsnatural resourcesustainable managementresource allocationcommonsenvironmental governance

Related Idioms & Phrases

the tragedy of the commons
commons management
resource governance
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