Addressing the growing threat of climate change requires urgent and sustainable solutions for managing carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions. This review investigates the latest advancements in technologies for capturing and converting CO<sub>2</sub>, with a focus on approaches that prioritize energy efficiency, environmental compatibility, and economic viability. Emerging strategies in CO<sub>2</sub> capture are discussed, with attention to low-carbon-intensity materials and scalable designs. In parallel, innovative CO<sub>2</sub> conversion pathways, such as thermocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and photochemical processes, are evaluated for their potential to transform CO<sub>2</sub> into valuable chemicals and fuels. A growing body of research now focuses on integrating capture and conversion into unified systems, eliminating energy-intensive intermediate steps like compression and transportation. These integrated carbon capture and conversion/utilization (ICCC/ICCU) technologies have gained significant attention as promising strategies for sustainable carbon management. By bridging the gap between CO<sub>2</sub> separation and reuse, these sustainable technologies are poised to play a transformative role in the transition to a low-carbon future.