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  • Carbon projects are crucial for climate change mitigation.
  • Understanding farmer commitment is key to project success.
  • Smallholder farmers play a vital role in carbon sequestration initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors influencing smallholder farmers' commitment to carbon projects.
  • To analyze the impact of project-related income, persistence, and perceptions on farmer engagement.
  • To assess the role of government support and environmental beliefs in farmer participation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a regression model based on organizational, project, and environmental commitment theories.
  • Utilized survey data from 127 smallholder farmers in a Chinese carbon project.
  • Tested five independent variables: income, persistence, perceived government support, project perception, and carbon sequestration knowledge.

Main Results:

  • Farmers' commitment is significantly influenced by project-related incomes, persistence, and their perception of the project.
  • Perceived government support and environmental beliefs were found to not significantly affect commitment.
  • Project success hinges on tangible benefits and farmer engagement with the project itself.

Conclusions:

  • Economic incentives and project experience are primary drivers of farmer commitment to carbon projects.
  • Future carbon project designs should prioritize farmer economic benefits and positive project experiences.
  • Policy interventions focusing solely on government support or environmental awareness may be less effective without addressing core project drivers.