Too many parrots suffer in captivity. Wild parrot populations are endangered around the world. Let's stop the global parrot trade. Now.
Join the International Alliance for the Protection of Parrots for a free, virtual summit that will connect parrot conservationists, veterinarians, rescue organizations, animal rights and welfare advocates, students and parrot enthusiasts from across the globe to advance the goal of stopping the international parrot trade.
We aim to curb demand for parrots as pets by highlighting the many harms wrought on animals, people, and ecosystems by both the illegal and legal parrot trade. We will also discuss pathways forward for our community to navigate this crisis, with a focus on how to change the perception of parrots living with humans as well as the pet trade.
This event will include presentations and panel discussions, but will provide a platform for connection and dialogue. The IAPP intends for this event to serve as a springboard for a strengthened network of organizations and individuals concerned with stopping the trapping, trafficking, sale, and purchase of parrots.
Oct 4, 2024
One Flock: Why the Parrot Trade Harms
Wild and Captive Parrots
11:00am | Welcome by Karen Windsor
11:05am | Opening Remarks by Dr. LoraKim Joyner
11:20am | The Harm to Parrots in the Wild
Kurt Duchez, Juan Carlos Cantu, Bonnie Zimmerman
Facilitated by Dr. LoraKim Joyner
12:40pm | Messages from the Field
12:50pm | The Harm to Parrots in Captivity
Liz Cabrera Holtz, Amanda Coleman, Dr. Diana Pesole
Facilitated by Dr. Anthony Pilny
2:10pm | Break
2:15pm | Breakout Groups
2:45pm | Closing Remarks by Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Oct 5, 2024
One World: Why the Parrot Trade
Harms People and Ecosystems
2:00pm | Welcome by Nedda, Nirvana Birds
2:05pm | Opening Remarks by Dr. Lori Gruen
2:20pm | The Harm to Peoples Where Parrots Live
Hector Orlando Portillo Reyes, Janet Trumbule, Irene-Rose Madindou, Dr. Lori Gruen
Facilitated by Gail Koelln
3:40pm | Messages from the Field
3:50pm | The Harm to Ecosystems & the Climate
Lisa Paravisini-Gebert, Dr. David Vergara-Tabares, Dr. Pat Latas, Katherine Renton
Facilitated by Dr. LoraKim Joyner
5:10pm | Break
5:15pm | Breakout Groups
5:45pm | Closing Remarks by Dr. LoraKim Joyner
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