In 2023, the El Niño phenomenon contributed to record heat and extreme weather patterns globally, exacerbated by climate change. This event led to severe wildfires, altered precipitation patterns, and heightened concerns about environmental sustainability. The 2023-24 El Niño serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by climate change and the urgent need for global cooperation in addressing environmental issues.

The 2023-24 El Niño event, contributing to record heat, amplified contemporary poetic reflections on the Anthropocene and calls for ecological justice. Poets began to address the urgent realities of climate change, weaving themes of environmental awareness and activism into their works.