Ralph Regenvanu
Vanuatu-led climate case gives evidence at International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice will hear testimony from nearly 100 countries including Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation that initiated the effort to get a legal opinion. Vanuatu's Special Envoy… Audio
Hon. Ralph Regenvanu: Vanuatu demands climate change justice
One of the countries most under threat from climate change, Pacific neighbour Vanuatu is taking a lead in the fight against climate change. Audio
West Papuans mark 60 years fighting for self-determination
West Papuans mark 60 years figting for self-determination. Audio
Vanuatu govt on shakey ground after court ruling
Vanuatu's government appears to be teetering on the edge of collapse after a Supreme Court ruling upholding a decision by the former Speaker of Parliament to declare as vacant the seats of 19 MPs from… Audio
Vanuatu MP calls for Pacific to rally to preserve Forum unity
Vanuatu's opposition leader Ralph Regenvanu calls for action to stop Micronesia leaving the Pacific Forum. Audio
Warnings over Vanuatu citizenship sale scheme
Vanuatu officials are coming under pressure over the country's lucrative citizenship-for-sale system, with an international tax and immigration expert warning that honorary citizenship status, which… Audio
A tit-for-tat political battle is heating up in Vanuatu
A tit-for-tat battle between politicians is heating up in Vanuatu. Audio
Vanuatu, Cook Islands urging UN to improve climate financing
Vanuatu and the Cook Islands want the UN to make it easier for vulnerable low-lying states to access climate financing. Audio
Disagreement over strength of commitments at Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum summit ended in confusion last night, with disagreement over the strength of commitments to combating climate change. The day-long leaders' retreat again highlighted the… Audio
Pacific Islands say all states must act over climate change
Pacific Island nations at the COP24 climate meeting in Poland are calling large emitting nations to account as efforts continue to convert the Paris Agreement into a rules-based international… Audio
Vanuatu considers legal action against major polluters
In what would be a world first, Vanuatu is considering taking legal action against the world's most polluting fossil fuel corporations and countries. The country's foreign minister says the great… Audio
Pacific nations call for action on climate change
The Marshall Islands has set new binding climate targets and encouraged other countries to follow suit. Audio
Support for New Caledonia independence on the wane
Regional support for New Caledonia sovereignty cools. Audio
Environmental project in Vanuatu helps people adapt to new laws
An environmental project in Vanuatu has been helping people adapt to new laws being brought in to save the country's marine and terrestrial environments. Audio
Anti-plastic campaigners in Vanuatu set sights on new targets
Vanuatu's ground breaking ban on single-use plastics began this month and environmental campaigners including the government are setting their sights on new targets. Audio
Vanuatu eyes conduit role to bring aid partners together
Vanuatu's Foreign Minister says his government can play more of a role in bringing its various aid partners together for more effective results. Audio
Vanuatu minister says cabinet reshuffle creates more 'solid' government
Vanuatu's new Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu says a more fair distribution of cabinet portfolios has strengthened the Charlot Salwai-led government. Audio
More land reforms on the horizon in Vanuatu
Although an opposition MP is challening the relatively recent and reformative Customary Land Management Act, there are more land reforms planned by Vanuatu's Lands Minister Ralph Regenvanu. Audio
Vanuatu anxious to see free trade text after Christchurch talks
After another round of PACER plus negotiations, there are more signs that some countries are not happy with the lack of communication. Audio
Vanuatu opposition buy-in sought for constitutional changes
Vanuatu's government says all efforts will be made to get the opposition's support for major constitutional amendments which are seen as essential if the country is to address its problems of… Audio