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The University for Peace (UPEACE) has published Bribri Teachings for the World, a bilingual book by indigenous leader Alí García Segura and Chair of the UPEACE Department of Environment and Development Dr. Olivia Sylvester, that draws on more than 15 years of collaboration exploring the knowledge, community practices, and forms of organization of the Bribri people. Published by UPEACE Press on September 1 in Spanish and English, and recently featured in Delfino.cr, the book explores community life, food, and relationships with the environment through Bribri perspectives. Respect, reciprocity, and the collective construction of knowledge are central to the work.

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating 2027–2036 as the “International Decade for Strengthening Peace for Future Generations,” following an initiative introduced by Emomali Rahmon. The resolution, proposed by Tajikistan and adopted by the UN General Assembly, emphasizes the promotion of peace, dialogue, intergenerational solidarity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the UN Charter. It calls on member states to strengthen a culture of peace, expand dialogue mechanisms, and ensure greater participation of different generations in decision-making processes to support long-term stability and sustainable peace.