To minimize the negative impacts of climate change, adaptation is key. There are, however, a range of factors that, unless recognized and dealt with effectively, can prevent or disrupt adaptation efforts by farmers. Barriers to climate change adaptation in Iran, and their characteristics, are under-researched. They need to be identified and investigated both to inform policymaking and to provide assistance to farmers. This study uses a qualitative approach to identify and explore such barriers in the Susa county, a historic region of Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran. The data required for this research were obtained from a series of focus group discussions (n = 50) and semi-structured interviews with key informants (n = 50). Our results explored and categorized numerous responses to barriers to adaptation, such as social and cultural, economic, technological, informational, and market-based. It is important to note that, in reality, the margins between classifications are much subtler than many of the typologies indicate. Based on the study's findings, appropriate policy responses are recommended.

为了最大程度地减少气候变化的负面影响，适应是关键。但是，有一系列因素，除非得到有效的认识和处理，否则可能会阻止或破坏农民的适应工作。伊朗对气候变化适应的障碍及其特征进行了研究。需要对它们进行识别和调查，以为决策提供依据并向农民提供帮助。这项研究使用定性方法在苏萨县（伊朗西南部的胡泽斯坦省的历史区域）确定并探索了此类障碍。这项研究所需的数据来自一系列的焦点小组讨论（n = 50）和与主要信息提供者的半结构化访谈（n = 50）。我们的研究结果探索并归纳了许多应对适应障碍的方法，例如社会和文化，经济，技术，信息和市场基础。重要的是要注意，实际上，分类之间的边距比许多类型学所表明的要微妙得多。根据研究结果，建议采取适当的政策应对措施。