1. A problem or matter that has been officially acknowledged, accepted, or confirmed as legitimate by relevant parties or authorities
Climate change is now a recognized issue in global policy discussions.
A mudança climática é agora uma questão reconhecida nas discussões de políticas globais.
2. An established or widely known problem that has been formally identified
Mental health has become a recognized issue in workplace environments.
A saúde mental tornou-se uma questão reconhecida nos ambientes de trabalho.