The Ramsar Convention came into effect in 1975 and Canada joined in 1981. Since then, Canada has designated 37 Ramsar sites. We examined the types of governance and management activities used in the 37 Canadian Ramsar sites as essential elements for the sustainability of a site. How ecosystem governance could further support environmental sustainability was also explored. Each site was assessed using sustainability indicators developed based on the Ramsar Convention Strategic Plan 2016–2024 and the 14 priority areas of focus including the presence of co-management structures, updated management plans, and monitoring programs. The priority areas of focus support the Ramsar Convention global commitment of wise use conservation, effective management and cooperation. The assessment scores greatly varied in terms of management plans, governance structures and reporting procedures with some sites, such as Old Crow Flats, having high sustainability scores while others, such as Southern James Bay, have low scores. Reasons for variation related to the lack of updated management plans and inadequate monitoring and reporting programs. Sustainability Science provides linkages between ecological and social systems, underpinned by participatory and collaborative governance structures. Canadian Ramsar sites provide a living example of how social-ecological characteristics should be integrated to ensure ecological sustainability.

《拉姆萨尔公约》于1975年生效，加拿大于1981年加入。此后，加拿大指定了37个拉姆萨尔遗址。我们检查了加拿大37个拉姆萨尔遗址中使用的治理和管理活动的类型，这些类型是遗址可持续性的基本要素。还探讨了生态系统治理如何进一步支持环境可持续性。每个场址均使用根据《 2016-2024年拉姆萨尔公约战略计划》和14个重点领域（包括共同管理结构，更新的管理计划和监控计划）制定的可持续性指标进行评估。重点重点领域支持《拉姆萨尔公约》对明智使用保护，有效管理与合作的全球承诺。评估分数在管理计划方面差异很大，某些站点（例如Old Crow Flats）的治理结构和报告程序的可持续性得分较高，而其他站点（例如Southern James Bay）的得分则较低。变化的原因与缺乏更新的管理计划以及监测和报告计划不足有关。可持续科学在参与式和协作式治理结构的基础上提供了生态系统与社会系统之间的联系。加拿大拉姆萨尔遗址为如何整合社会生态特征以确保生态可持续性提供了生动的例子。变化的原因与缺乏更新的管理计划以及监测和报告计划不足有关。可持续科学在参与式和协作式治理结构的基础上提供了生态系统与社会系统之间的联系。加拿大拉姆萨尔遗址为如何整合社会生态特征以确保生态可持续性提供了生动的例子。变化的原因与缺乏更新的管理计划以及监测和报告计划不足有关。可持续科学在参与式和协作式治理结构的基础上提供了生态系统与社会系统之间的联系。加拿大拉姆萨尔遗址为如何整合社会生态特征以确保生态可持续性提供了生动的例子。