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RFM Productions Takes Center Stage at Climate Week 2024
As New York and Los Angeles Climate Week 2024 ends, one organization is making a significant impact: RFM Productions. Founded by Rafaela Moura, EPA’s Environmental Justice Award recipient, RFM Productions is dedicated to environmental advocacy and education and plays a crucial role in Los Angeles’ first-ever climate-focused event. With thousands of activities planned on both the East and West Coasts, RFM Productions is raising awareness for the most vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
Rafaela Moura, founder of RFM Productions, is thrilled to see her vision come to life during L.A.’s inaugural Climate Week and Climate Week NYC. “This is a pivotal moment for Climate Change.,” Moura said. “Climate action starts with addressing the root of the problem. We must protect the most vulnerable communities and ecosystems most affected by climate change.”
Moura’s connection to the Amazon is deeply personal. Born and raised in Brazil, she has seen the devastating effects of deforestation and environmental degradation on the ecosystem and people. Her experiences have driven her to create RFM Productions, which uses creative and educational platforms to raise awareness about ecological issues and engage communities.
During Los Angeles Climate Week, RFM Productions focused on the global significance of our behavior and actions. In New York, RFM Productions focused on accelerating deforestation across the rainforest by spreading massive wildfires.
“There’s no action too small regarding climate change,” Moura emphasized. “Whether you’re attending a workshop, participating in a hike, or simply sharing information on social media, every effort counts.”
Through her work with RFM Productions, Moura hopes to inspire lasting change in Los Angeles’s entertainment hub and world Financial capital. She envisions Climate Week as not just a one-time event but the beginning of a movement that empowers everyone to take meaningful action against climate change in their everyday lives.
“We want Climate Week to be more than just a series of events,” Moura said. “We want it to be the start of a behavioral change, where people feel empowered to take action in their daily lives. Our global challenges are global, but so is our capacity to address them if we work together.” We are incredibly passionate about making Climate Week more than just a lineup of events,” said Moura. “We aim to ignite a shift in behavior, empowering individuals to take meaningful action in their daily lives. While the challenges we confront are global, our collective ability to address them is equally vast when we unite in our efforts.”
Drawing parallels between the civil rights movement and her environmental advocacy, Moura highlighted her efforts to uplift marginalized communities, particularly Latin Americans, Indigenous groups, and women. During the conference, she cited a Pew Research study revealing that a U.S. Census Bureau coding error led to the undercounting of Brazilians. EEOC data also showed that Latina women resign from federal jobs at higher rates, further complicating representation and resources for these groups.
Moura addressed the issue of representation in government, noting that the “quintessential Latina in federal government is often lightskinned, possibly from Puerto Rico or Colombia, and likely Democrat.” She argued that this narrow prototype obscures marginalized groups like Brazilians, Haitians, Indigenous people, and Afro-Latinos, who are often invisible in official statistics, policy discussions, and political representation.
Moura’s personal experiences also informed her advocacy. Born in Brazil and relocating to Boston at age nine during the largest wave of Brazilians migrating to America, she recounted a colleague’s biased remarks that reflected the complexities of racial identity in the U.S.
Her presentation called for greater recognition of Brazilian-Latinos and others on the periphery of Latino identity, underscoring the importance of inclusivity and equity in advancing civil rights for all marginalized communities in the 21st century.
Company name: RFM Productions
Website link: www.rfmproductions.org
Contact email: sustainableproduction@rfmproductions.org
Country: USA
City: Los Angeles
Contact person name: Francesca Liv
