Availability of Resources

Definition

Availability of resources refers to whether there is enough supply and access to essential materials, goods, and services needed for human survival and development. This includes natural resources such as water, food, energy sources, minerals, as well as infrastructure like hospitals and schools.

Related terms

Resource Depletion: Resource depletion occurs when natural resources are used up faster than they can be replenished naturally or through human efforts.

Overexploitation: Overexploitation happens when resources are exploited beyond their sustainable limits due to excessive extraction or consumption.

Renewable Resources: Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally or through human intervention, such as solar energy, wind power, and forests that can regrow.