The Biolumen Project contributes to the fight against climate change by directly addressing the impact of human consumption on the emission of greenhouse gases. Human consumption is the main source of greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), which are released through activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and intensive agriculture.

The 5,000 transactions that occur every second represent a significant volume of economic activity and human consumption, which in turn generates a significant ecological footprint. Offsetting this ecological footprint through tree planting in the Biolumen Project can have a positive impact on the environment and the fight against climate change in several ways:

Carbon capture: Trees act as natural carbon sinks, as they absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in their biomass (trunk, branches, roots, and leaves) throughout their life. By planting trees to offset the ecological footprint of transactions, the carbon storage capacity of ecosystems is increased and the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is reduced.

Ecosystem restoration: Reforestation helps restore degraded ecosystems, which have often lost their ability to store carbon and regulate local climate. By restoring these ecosystems through the planting of native trees, their ability to capture and retain carbon, as well as provide other essential ecosystem services, is improved.

Mitigation of deforestation: Deforestation is one of the main causes of climate change, as it releases large amounts of carbon stored in tree biomass and soil. By promoting reforestation and biodiversity conservation in the Eje Cafetero, the Biolumen Project helps counter deforestation and its negative impacts on the climate.

Promotion of sustainable practices: The project can also influence local communities and other actors to adopt sustainable practices in areas such as agriculture and forestry, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve adaptation to climate change.

Education and awareness: By offering environmental education and awareness programs on the importance of reforestation and biodiversity conservation, the Biolumen Project can inspire more people to take action to reduce their ecological footprint and contribute to the fight against climate change