.@antonioguterres to the #UNSC: "The exploitation of natural resources, or competition over them, can and does lead to violent conflict."
In response to "Member States' call for greater focus" on natural resources & conflict connections, the Secretary-General outlines 5 concrete steps the UN is taking to address risks and encourage peacebuilding: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2018-10-16/secretary-generals-remarks-security-council-maintenance …