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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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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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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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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Model State Executive Order: Getting to 30X30

A model state executive order for state governments to guide the 30x30 implementation target of protecting at least 30% of terrestrial and marine systems by 2030 to mitigate the biodiversity and climate crisis.

Nov 21, 2025 5:27 AM

Climate Change
State

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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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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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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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Rights of Nature Easement Provision

A legal template to create a rights of nature easement provision.

Mar 4, 2025 6:12 AM

Ecocentric Land Models
State

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Ombudsperson or Guardian for Future Generations (French)

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

Nov 21, 2025 5:21 AM

Legal Guardianship
General

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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.