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

Orca Rights Proclamation

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

Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM

Species Rights
Municipal

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Nature as Director Document Changes Template (UK)

A template for tracking suggested document changes when appointing a Nature (as) Director position at a UK company.

Mar 8, 2024 1:33 PM

Ecocentric Corporate Governance
International

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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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Animal Species Rights Proclamation

A proclamation supporting the animal rights/nonhuman rights.

Jun 4, 2024 11:36 AM

Animal Rights / Nonhuman rights
General

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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

Ecocentric Law

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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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Ombudsperson or Guardian for Future Generations

Create ‘Ombudsperson’ or Guardian that gives a formal voice to future generations.

Apr 26, 2023 8:46 PM

Legal Guardianship Bodies
General

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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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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.