Legal Templates

Here you can download model laws, resolutions, and other legal instruments that support a paradigm shift to better protect the planet. You can also customize and download letter templates encouraging governments, businesses, schools, and other actors to support Earth-centered legal movements. Our initial launch focuses on the United States, but we will expand in the future.

Here you can download model laws, resolutions, and other legal instruments that support a paradigm shift to better protect the planet. You can also customize and download letter templates encouraging governments, businesses, schools, and other actors to support Earth-centered legal movements. Our initial launch focuses on the United States, but we will expand in the future.

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Ordinance for a Guardianship Body for Nature

This template outlines a proposal and structure for a group of people to act as an Ombudsman or Guardianship Body for Nature. It includes essential requirements for such a body, and can be adapted to be applied in various government levels.

Nov 21, 2025 5:12 AM

Legal Guardianship
General

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Indigenous Declaration on Mother Earth

A declaration drawing from Indigenous customary rights to protect Mother Earth.

Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM

Indigenous Earth Law
Indigenous

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Model Laws for Deep Decarbonization in the United States

A collection of over 80 model laws for legislators, advocates, educators, and all those at the federal, state and local levels who seek to achieve deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. From the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

Mar 4, 2025 6:15 AM

Climate Change
National

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Nature as Director Commitment Level to Implementation Matrix (UK)

The CLIM offers three pathways for companies and organizations to advance Nature-centric decisions: Learning, Mature, and Integral.

Mar 8, 2024 1:16 PM

Ecocentric Corporate Governance
International

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Animal Species Rights Proclamation

A proclamation supporting the animal rights/nonhuman rights.

Jun 4, 2024 11:36 AM

Animal / Species Rights
General

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Legal Guardianship for a Particular Ecosystem/Species

A legal template to create a guardianship body for a particular ecosystem and/or species.

Jun 4, 2024 11:00 AM

Legal Guardianship
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Band Council Resolution

A resolution for recognition of rights of a natural entity by a First Nation recognized under the Indian Act.

Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM

Indigenous Earth Law
Indigenous

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Nature as Director Nomination Policy Template (UK)

A template nomination policy for a Nature (as) Director board position in a UK company and can assist clients by providing baseline legal document for the nomination.

Mar 8, 2024 1:39 PM

Ecocentric Corporate Governance
International

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Model State 30x30 Legislation

Model state legislation to implement the 30x30 goal by creating a framework that defines key terms, sets conservation targets, and establishes a State Commission on Biodiversity and Climate.

Nov 21, 2025 5:28 AM

Climate Change
State

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Disclaimer: These are open source templates, not universally applicable solutions. We acknowledge that laws and policies should be adapted to differing cultural and political situations. These templates are not legal advice. If you desire legal support, please reach out to a licensed attorney.