common resource
[ˈkɒmən ˈrɛsɔːrs]
nounpl: common resources
recurso comum
1. A resource that is shared by multiple people or groups and is not owned by any single individual or entity
Water in a shared river is a common resource that must be managed carefully.
A água em um rio compartilhado é um recurso comum que deve ser gerenciado com cuidado.
2. In economics and environmental science, a resource to which a group of people have equal access and benefit rights
The fishing grounds are considered a common resource for all villagers.
Os campos de pesca são considerados um recurso comum para todos os aldeões.
3. An asset or property managed collectively by a community or society
Public parks are common resources that belong to everyone in the community.
Os parques públicos são recursos comuns que pertencem a todos na comunidade.
In Brazil, the concept of common resources is particularly relevant in discussions about the Amazon rainforest, shared fishing areas, and water management. In the USA, this term is frequently used in environmental policy, conservation efforts, and debates about public lands. The 'tragedy of the commons' is a well-known economic concept that illustrates the challenges of managing shared resources sustainably.
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