Supporting resilient and self-determined Vanuas throughout the Pacific to practice regenerative stewardship.
Decolonising and rekindling the connection and regeneration of Vanua
Regenerative Vanua focuses on working within each Vanua’s inherited and traditional stewardship, custodianship and guardianship practices — aiming to restore pride in Indigenous food systems and food culture by promoting and facilitating regenerative agritourism, regenerative gastronomy, and regenerative food systems, ultimately resulting in regenerative, healthy oceans and ridge to reef landscapes.
Our Organisation
At the core of Regenerative Vanua is the desire to support Vanua’s to finance their transition to regenerative living, and to support the collective wellbeing of the Vanua. Regenerative Vanua rejects the notion of these Vanuas as destinations, and instead understands them to be communities who generously provide educational and transformational experiences where visitors are able to connect with regenerative knowledge systems in the Pacific.
Our Programs
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Regenerative Experiential Learning and Exchange Program
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Regenerative Traveller Recognition Program
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Regenerative Agritourism Program
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Regenerative Gastronomy Program
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Regenerative Vanua Stewardship Program
“Vanuatu has become the first Pacific island country to demonstrate how regenerative agritourism is building the future resilience for its Indigenous people.
Under the banner of Regenerative Vanua, one ACIAR-supported project has been globally recognised for helping to build regenerative agritourism and gastronomy experiences in Vanuatu and across the Pacific region. ”
— Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Regenerative Verification —
Creating Regenerative Value Chains
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Regenerative Agritourism Verified
Agritourism operators who have Regenerative Agritourism Verification are committed to regenerative and organic farming practices on authentic working farms. They strive to provide educational, interactive and transformative experiences to build the regenerative movement.
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Regenerative Gastronomy Verified
Regions (Vanuas) who have Regenerative Gastronomy Verification are committed to actively restoring ecosystems, regenerating soil, and improving environmental and social outcomes through food choices and practices.
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Regenerative Stewardship Verified
Vanuas who have an active Regenerative Management Plan that prioritises restoring the land and oceans of the Vanua, building soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and protecting custom, language and culture are recognised through Regenerative Stewardship Verification.
Vanuatu
IGCAT World Region of Gastronomy 2027 Candidacy
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Our organisation’s headquarters, offices and meeting rooms are located at the Regenerative Vanua Collective, Port Vila, Vanuatu.
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Kai Vanua is a local restaurant in Port Vila, Vanuatu, celebrating Indigenous Ni-Vanuatu cuisine. Founded by chef Leonid Vusilai, it serves traditional dishes made from organic, locally sourced ingredients.
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Vanua Café and Farmacy is a local health food shop and cafe operating out of the Regenerative Vanua Collective which promotes self-determined access to health and wellness.
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his small, locally-owned breakfast restaurant in Vanuatu focuses on regenerative practices and locally-grown ingredients.
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Vanua Crafts is a Vanuatu-based retailer sourcing handicrafts made locally by Indigenous artists using regenerative farming and cultural practices. Founded by Joycelyn Garaelulu, Vanua Crafts also facilitates weaving demonstrations.
Make a donation.
You can support our work by making a one-off or recurring tax deductible donation
The Regenerative Vanua trust is a gift fund listed on the register of Environmental Organisations under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 sub section 30.55 (1) item 6.1.1. Donations of $2 or more will be placed in the Regenerative Vanua Trust Fund and are tax deductible.
You must be 18 or over to donate.
