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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Ombudsperson or Guardian for Future Generations

Create ‘Ombudsperson’ or Guardian that gives a formal voice to future generations.

Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM

Legal Guardianship
General

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Green Amendment Step by Step Guide

A comprehensive, step-by-step blueprint to creating a Green Amendment.

Jul 26, 2023 11:11 PM

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Sample Rematriation Easement

The Kinship Conservation Easement is meant to ease the sharp boundaries of private property and restore webs of kinship around land

Jul 27, 2023 9:29 PM

Ecocentric Land Models
Bioregional Governance
Private

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Ecocide Resolution Template

A resolution in support of U.S. and international enforcement of the crime of ecocide.

Sep 11, 2023 12:39 PM

Ecocide
State

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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

Rights of Future Generations
Municipal

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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
General

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Model Green Amendemnt Language

A state constitutional amendment on the human right to a healthy environment.

Sep 11, 2023 12:47 PM

Human Environmental Rights
State

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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

Rights of Nature
State

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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

Rights of Nature
Municipal

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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.