The Secretary General's statement (the first link above) is notable for it ends saying that it is a matter of great importance for the UN to make the environment part of its efforts in prevention, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding. Some member states, P-5 member Russia most vociferiously, has tried to keep the focus on environment in peacebuilding phase only. They have resisted, particularly as it pertains to UNEP's role, participation in prevention. This statement doesn't mean that position has changed. But it is additional top cover to pursue a more logical and holistic approach to addressing environment and natural resource issues all along the conflict continuum.