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

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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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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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

Rights of Nature
Municipal

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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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Universal Declaration for Ocean Rights Support Declaration

A state resolution supporting the rights of the Ocean, including rights for marine ecosystems and species.

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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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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Animal Species Rights Resolution

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

Jun 4, 2024 11:39 AM

Animal Rights / Nonhuman rights
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 Bodies
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.