Too many parrots suffer in captivity. Wild parrot populations are endangered around the world. Let's stop the global parrot trade. Now.
In October 2024, the International Alliance for the Protection of Parrots held a free, virtual summit to 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. Nearly 1000 people from around the world registered.
We aimed 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 also discussed 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 included presentations and panel discussions, but also provided a platform for connection and dialogue. This event served as a springboard for a strengthened network of organizations and individuals concerned with stopping the trapping, trafficking, sale, and purchase of parrots.
Click the links in the agenda below to access recordings and slides for each session.
Day I | One Flock
11:00am | Welcome by Karen Windsor, Foster Parrots
11:05am | Opening Remarks
11:20am | How the Parrot Trade Harms Wild Parrots
Video: Presentations + Discussion
Presentations by: Kurt Duchez, Juan Carlos Cantu, Bonnie Zimmerman
12:40pm | Messages of Unconditional Solidarity
12:50pm | How the Parrot Trade Harms Captive Parrots
Video: Presentations | Discussion
Presentations by: Dr. Anthony Pilny, Liz Cabrera Holtz, Amanda Coleman, Dr. Diana Pesole
2:15pm | Breakout Groups
2:45pm | Closing Remarks
Day II | One World
2:05pm | Opening Remarks
2:20pm | How People are Harmed when Parrots are Harmed
Video: Presentations | Discussion
Presentations by: Hector Orlando Portillo Reyes, Janet Trumbule, Irene-Rose Madindou, Dr. Lori Gruen
3:40pm | Messages of Unconditional Solidarity
3:50pm | The Harm to Ecosystems & the Climate when Parrots are Harmed
Video: Presentations | Discussion
Presentations by: Lisa Paravisini-Gebert, Dr. David Vergara-Tabares, Dr. Pat Latas, Katherine Renton
5:15pm | Breakout Groups
5:45pm | Closing Remarks
Follow-Up Discussion
On October 24th, the IAPP held a free-flowing follow-up call to the 2024 #ParrotCrisis Summit. Attendees sorted into breakout groups to discuss collaboration and reflection. This meeting wasn't recorded, but notes are available for download.
