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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Animal Species Rights Resolution

A resolution in support of protecting an animal species by recognizing their rights.

Jun 4, 2024 11:39 AM

Animal / Species Rights
Municipal

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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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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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Tribal Council Resolution

A resolution for recognition of rights of a natural entity by a Federally Recognized Tribe.

Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM

Indigenous Earth Law
Indigenous

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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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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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"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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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

Ecocentric Land Models & Bioregional Governance
Municipal

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Animal Species Rights Ordinance

A local ordinance ensuring rights of a specific animal species.

Jun 4, 2024 11:42 AM

Animal / Species Rights
Local

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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.