The harmful impacts of climate change, including rising global temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns, have disrupted the delicate balance governing carbon (C) dynamics within ecosystems. This disruption has led to a significant decline in soil organic carbon (SOC), thereby impairing soil fertility and its capacity to sequester C, further upsetting the global C equilibrium. Human activities, such as deforestation and conventional agricultural practices, have exacerbated C emissions. “C-footprint” refers to the measurable amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by human activities across various sectors. Among the diverse strategies to mitigate C footprints, agroforestry (AF) is a sustainable and effective approach. AF can be defined as an alternative land-use management system in which trees, in combination with arable crops, form an integral part of the farming system. Enhancing forest C pools through agroforestry systems (AFS) represents a key strategy for reducing GHGs in the atmosphere. The incorporation of leaves, branches, and other organic inputs from both trees and crops helps enrich the SOC content. C sequestration (Cseq.) within AFS occurs both through above-ground components (leaves, branches, stems) and below-ground biomass (roots and soil). AF is a holistic, climate-smart approach that not only helps mitigate the C footprint of agriculture but also strengthens the resilience of farming systems in this era of climate change. The integration of woody perennials into agricultural landscapes offers a win–win solution for sustainable land-use management and climate action.