The 1972-73 El Niño phenomenon triggered a global food crisis due to severe droughts in regions like the Sahel, India, and Australia, leading to widespread crop failures and soaring food prices. This climatic event underscored the interconnectedness of global agricultural systems and the vulnerability of food security to environmental changes. The crisis prompted discussions on agricultural practices and international cooperation to address food shortages.

The 1972-73 El Niño triggered a global food crisis, inspiring environmental poetry that addressed issues of inequality and interconnectedness. Poets used their work to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change and the urgent need for social and environmental justice.