Photocatalytic CO 2 reduction is ar evolutionary approach to solve imminent energy and environmental issues by replicating the ingenuity of nature. The past decadeh as witnessed an impetus in the rise of two-dimensional (2D) structure materials as advanced nanomaterials to boost photocatalytic activities. In particular,t he use of 2D carbonbased materials is deemed as highly favorable, not only as a green material choice, but also due to their exceptional physicochemical and electricalp roperties. This Review article presents ad iverse range of alterations and compositions derived from 2D carbon-basedn anomaterials, mainly graphene and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4), whichh ave remarkably ameliorated the photocatalytic CO 2 performance. Herein, the rational design of the photocatalyst systems with consideration of the aspect of dimensionality and the resultant heterostructures at the interface are systematically analyzed to elucidatea ni nsightful perspective on this pacey subject. Finally,aconclusion and outlooko nt he limitations andp rospects of the cutting-edge research field are highlighted.