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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Indigenous Organization Resolution
A resolution for an Indgenous-led organization or other entity to support the Rights of Nature.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
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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
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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
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Indigenous Declaration on Mother Earth
A declaration drawing from Indigenous customary rights to protect Mother Earth.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
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A Proposed Structure for a Guardianship Body/Subcommittee
This legal template presumes that a prior resolution recognizing the rights of rivers and/or watersheds and establishing a guardian body was previously passed.
Jun 4, 2024 11:03 AM
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Preamble on the Rights of Nature
A generic preamble on the Rights of Nature to include in any legal instrument, with regularly updated information.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
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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
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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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Ombudsperson or Guardian for Future Generations
Create ‘Ombudsperson’ or Guardian that gives a formal voice to future generations.
Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM
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.
