Super El Niño reveals systemic climate-inflation nexus in global food systems
Original framing: “‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say” — The Guardian - Environment
The 1972-1973 El Niño led to widespread food crises and triggered the Green Revolution, which prioritized monocultures and chemical inputs. History shows that crises are often used to justify extractive agricultural models rather than regenerative ones, reinforcing the same vulnerabilities.
The 'super' El Niño is not an isolated event but a symptom of a global food system shaped by colonial legacies, extractive economies, and climate instability.
By integrating Indigenous agroecology, decentralizing food systems, and reforming economic incentives, we can build resilience while addressing the root causes of vulnerability. The crisis demands a reimagining of food sovereignty that centers marginalized voices and ecological wisdom. Historical precedents, from the Green Revolution to Indigenous land stewardship, show that systemic change is possible when power is redistributed and knowledge is democratized. The path forward lies in weaving together scientific rigor, cultural diversity, and political will to create food systems that are both just and sustainable.