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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Orca Rights Proclamation
A proclamation supporting the Orca Rights movement currently centered on Washington State.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Reciprocal Zoning Concept Note & Template
A legal framework for municipalities to incorporate reciprocal zoning into their planning ordinances.
Mar 4, 2025 6:11 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.
