Factors Influencing Farmers’ Willingness in order to Mitigate Greenhouse Gases in Bavi Township

Agriculture is a major contributor of the greenhouse gases. Therefore, in the agricultural sector, mitigation strategies to reducing the climate change are necessary. Where, mitigating climate change in agriculture is depends to willingness of farmers. Therefore, identify the influencing factors on willingness of farmers is important. The purpose of this study was to investigate of factors influencing on farmers’ willingness in order to mitigation greenhouse gases. This research in terms of purpose is an applied research and in terms of methodology is survey research.The statistical population of this research consisted of 3000 farmers of Bavi Township in khuzestan Province. A sample of 350 persons was selected through random sampling method. The survey instrument was a questionnaire which its validity confirmed by experts. The reliability of the questionnaire using Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α= 0/70-0/90) has been approved. The results showed, the variables of, knowledge about effects, media trust, knowledge about causes of climate change and social trust could predict 28 percent of variations in farmers’ willingness to mitigating climate change. Finally, based on the results of research, policy implications presented.