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
A Proposed Structure for a Guardianship Body/Subcommittee
This legal template presumes that a prior resolution recognizing the rights of rivers and/or watersheds and establishing a guardian body was previously passed.
Jun 4, 2024 11:03 AM
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
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
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Ecological Time Standards
An ordinance creating a new time standard based on Nature's rhythms, such as a river's ebb and flow.
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
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.
