Study Reveals Islands Host One-Third of Global Plant Species

Islands are crucial for plant conservation, housing a significant portion of the world's unique and endangered flora.

A comprehensive study found that islands, which cover just 5% of Earth's land, are home to 33% of all plant species.
Of the 94,052 plant species native to islands, 63,280 are endemic, representing 21% of global plant diversity.
Madagascar, New Guinea, and Borneo are among the top islands with high numbers of endemic plant species.
Only 6% of islands with endemic species meet the UN's conservation goal of protecting 30% of land and sea areas by 2030.
Climate change and invasive species pose significant threats to the unique biodiversity found on islands.