Welcome to the Vanuatu Regenerative Agritourism, Gastronomy and Agribusiness Association (RAGAA)
Who are We
RAGAA brings together businesses, land and marine stewards, and customary custodians to grow regenerative work in Vanuatu. We support experiences, products, and enterprises that care for land, sea, culture, and community while building strong local livelihoods.
At the heart of RAGAA is a simple idea: when we work in ways that respect Vanua, we can protect what matters most and create value that lasts. RAGAA helps members show that their work is responsible, grounded, and genuinely regenerative.
RAGAA works closely with Regenerative Vanua, the Regenerative Verification Program, and national and regional partners.
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Who can Join
RAGAA has three connected member groups:
Business members — including agritourism operators, restaurants, gastronomy providers, agribusinesses, and value-added producers.
Land-based stewards — including farmers, growers, agroforestry systems, and producers working toward regenerative certification.
Conservation and marine stewards — including conservation areas, marine protected areas, and customary custodians or communities caring for shared ecosystems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Regenerative Agritourism, Gastronomy & Agribusiness Association (RAGAA) brings together businesses, stewards, and custodians of the Vanua to support and promote Regenerative Verified experiences, products, and ecosystems in Vanuatu. It is an organisation which is committed to establishing and maintaining a vibrant community of regenerative practitioners and stewards who can support one another and share learnings, opportunities, and resources.
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Business Members: Agritourism operators, Restaurants / Gastronomy providers, Agribusiness and value-added producers
Land-Based Stewards: Farmers, growers, agroforestry systems, Producers working toward regenerative certification
Conservation & Marine Stewards: Conservation areas, Marine protected areas (MPAs), Customary custodians and community-managed ecosystems
There are some basic requirements for all members, which are:
Maintain a Regenerative Action Plan (RAP): Clear actions, targets, and monitoring, Updated regularly, Aligned with Regenerative Verification Program standards
Allow Verification & Audits: Site inspections (land or marine), Recordkeeping and reporting, Transparency in operations [Regenerative Verification Program Standards]
Demonstrate Regeneration: Improving ecosystems over time, Restoring biodiversity, Strengthening community and culture
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If you feel you meet the core requirements and wish to become a member, you can apply to join here.
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You can reach us anytime via our social media or email. We aim to respond quickly— however our staff are volunteers with their own businesses, farms, and community roles, so please be be mindful that it may take us some time to get back to you. We try to respond to enquires within the week.
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RAGAA membership connects you to a growing network of businesses, land and marine stewards, and customary custodians working to grow regenerative practice in Vanuatu. It is for people and enterprises who care for land, sea, culture and community, while also building strong local livelihoods..
There are many stages of RAGAA membership, and each stage offers different benefits. RAGAA works with and alongside the Regenerative Verification Program. We connect you to the program and support you with your Regenerative Action Plan, and learning opportunities that help you take the next right step. Where suitable, RAGAA can advocate for members to take part in exchanges, so they can learn from others, share their own work, and build stronger relationships across the regenerative network.
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The Regenerative Verification Program and the Regenerative Verification Council support, audit and recommend Regenerative Verified businesses. Joining RAGAA alone is not enough to become Regenerative Verified, you must participate in Regenerative Exchange Learning, develop and enact a Regenerative Action Plan. RAGAA can connect you to these processes, and support you along the way, and advocate for you once you are Regenerative Verified.
What happens when you become Regenerative Verified?
With Regenerative Verification, stewards can host Regenerative Learning Exchanges and Regenerative Journeys. They can also export products as Regenerative Verified, showing that their work has been through a trusted regenerative pathway.
Current Members
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Jessy Temar Saksak
LONWOLWOL LAKESIDE BUNGALOWS AND ORGANIC GARDEN
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Nickolyne May Masingeur
RESEARCHER
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Susan Garae
AORE COFFEE PRODUCER AND OWNER
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Lynette Kalfau
CHEF – AELAN CUISINE
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Martin Lui
FARMER
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Rosinta Boe
RESEARCHER
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Tom Vatu
CONSERVATION RANGER
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Louis Tiome
FOUNDER CHEZ LOUIS, SANTO
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Christopher Bulememe
CHEF – CHRIS’ CATERING
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Knox Taleo
CHEF, SKILLS ADVISOR FOR APTC
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Patricia Maximo
VANUA CAFE
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Leila Jacobé
BIO-LOGIC REGENERATIVE FARMING
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Robert Nidithhawae
CHEF
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Charlie Lengtehi
SANMA AGRIFOOD TRADE ASSOCIATION
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Votausi Mackenzie-Reur
LAPITA CAFE OWNER
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