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.
Legal
Reciprocal Zoning Concept Note & Template
A legal framework for municipalities to incorporate reciprocal zoning into their planning ordinances.
Mar 4, 2025 6:11 AM
Legal
Local Resolution on the Rights of Future Generations
A local resolution on the rights of future generations, including mechanisms to give them a voice.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
Legal
Preamble on the Rights of Future Generations
A generic preamble on the rights of future generations to include in any legal instrument, with regularly updated information.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
Legal
Indigenous Declaration on Mother Earth
A declaration drawing from Indigenous customary rights to protect Mother Earth.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
Legal
Local Ecosystem Rights
A resolution on the rights of a particular ecosystem, such as a forest, with the possibility of legal guardianship.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
Legal
Animal Species Rights Resolution
A resolution in support of protecting an animal species by recognizing their rights.
Jun 4, 2024 11:39 AM
Legal
Rights of the Great Salt Lake Resolution
A resolution recognizing the rights of the Great Salt Lake in Utah.
Jul 26, 2023 11:09 PM
Legal
Local Rights of Water
A resolution on the rights of rivers and or another water body with the possibility of legal guardianship.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
Legal
State Constitutional Amendment
A Rights of Nature state constitutional amendment that would help local communities more easily join the movement.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
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.
