Guterres Urges Security Council to Protect Natural Resources
Natural resource management is of great importance in promoting peace and sustainable development. The UN Secretary-General warned that mismanagement and illicit exploitation of resources foster armed conflicts around the world. Guterres called for four urgent priorities, including achieving justice, preventing conflicts through transparency and reducing illegal flows, using peace tools to resolve resource-related disputes, and integrating the climate dimension into prevention efforts. He noted that vital minerals such as lithium and cobalt are increasing global demand, creating development opportunities but also posing geopolitical challenges and conflicts. He emphasized that effective resource management can contribute to funding development and consolidating peace.
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