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 Proclamation

A proclamation supporting the animal rights/nonhuman rights.

Jun 4, 2024 11:36 AM

Animal / Species Rights
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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Orca Rights Proclamation

A proclamation supporting the Orca Rights movement currently centered on Washington State.

Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM

Animal / Species Rights
Municipal

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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

Rights of Nature
Local

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Nature as Director Nomination Policy Template (UK)

A template nomination policy for a Nature (as) Director board position in a UK company and can assist clients by providing baseline legal document for the nomination.

Mar 8, 2024 1:39 PM

Ecocentric Corporate Governance
International

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An Environmental Right for Future Generations

Model state constitutional provisions establishing rights for future generations.

Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM

Rights of Future Generations
State

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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 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 Rights of Future Generations

A local ordinance 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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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.