In 2020, the risk of extinction surged for island endemic species due to invasive species and habitat development. These unique organisms, often found nowhere else on Earth, face heightened threats from environmental changes and human activities. The situation underscores the urgent need for conservation strategies to protect biodiversity on oceanic islands.

The surge in extinction risk for island endemics in 2020 amplified themes of isolation and vulnerability in poetry worldwide. Poets began to address the urgent need for conservation, using their art to raise awareness about the fragility of unique ecosystems and the importance of biodiversity.