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Talking About Parrots on Talk Like a Pirate Day

Posted by  on Saturday, September 19th 2015     
The endangered hyacinth macaw, pictured here in Pantanal, Brazil, is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade. USAID works with partners around the world to protect habitat important to parrots and other wildlife while helping communities participate in and benefit from conservation. / Conservation International

We’re talking about parrots on Talk Like a Pirate Day! Parrots are more than just eye candy and pirate paraphernalia. Parrots ensure forests grow, help communities develop eco-tourism, and serve as symbols of national pride.

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Global Dialogue on Rights to Land, Resources Advancing Rapidly

Posted by  on Thursday, April 4th 2013     

In order to eradicate extreme poverty, address global climate change, and increase food security, we must secure property rights for all producers

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