Global warming results from the accumulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) in the atmosphere, which trap heat and raise the Earth’s temperature. The emission of these gases and their effects on the global climate have become a major international concern. The carbon footprint (CF) primarily arises from the release of GHGs such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), produced through various biological and anthropogenic activities. On farms, significant sources of emissions include enteric methane (CH₄) from ruminants, CO₂ and nitrous oxide (N₂O) from manure during storage and land application. The dairy industry is recognized as one of the largest contributors to the global GHG emissions. Nonetheless, there are considerable opportunities to mitigate climate change by reducing emissions from dairy cattle. Addressing livestock-related emissions is therefore critical to significantly curbing their impact on global warming. Reducing dairy cattle-derived GHG emissions remains a central objective in efforts to lower agriculture’s environmental footprint. Potential mitigation strategies include housing, feeding menagement, grazing and pasture management, manure storage and treatment, manure application to soil, disease control and genetic selection. Although these approaches show great promise, further research is needed to validate their effectiveness and to determine their practical potential for reducing CH₄ emissions in dairy cattle.