Using CO2 as raw material to synthesize cyclic carbonate with epoxide is one of the most effective ways to utilize CO2 resource, and it is also one of the effective ways to mitigate the greenhouse effect. It is believed that adopting appropriate catalyst is important in the reaction of CO2 with epoxide. Porous materials are widely used as catalyst of cycloaddition due to its low relative density, high strength, large specific surface area, good stability, and various synthetic methods. This paper focuses on the recent research progress of inorganic porous materials, porous organic polymer materials, and metal organic framework materials in the cycloaddition of CO2 and epoxides. The advantages and disadvantages of each catalyst are introduced.