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Australia Awards in Vanuatu

Ralph Regenvanu
Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geohazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management for the Government of Vanuatu, the Hon Ralph Regenvanu MP. Credit: Ministry of Climate Change, Government of Vanuatu

Profile: Ralph Regenvanu

Ralph Regenvanu is the Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geohazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management for the Government of Vanuatu. He was selected for an Australian Development Award and graduated with an Honours degree in Development Studies from the Australian National University in 1991.

Mr. Regenvanu is a strong advocate for climate change and First Nations issues and was first elected to Parliament in 2008. Prior to entering politics, Mr. Regenvanu promoted cultural development and preservation in Vanuatu and the Pacific. He was the director of the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, a delegate working in collaboration with UNESCO, and a founding member of the Pacific Islands Museums Association.

Profile: Angelyne Glenda Dovo Roy

Angelyne Glenda Dovo Roy was appointed as the first female Attorney General of Vanuatu on 16 June 2025, marking a historic moment not only for the Office of the Attorney General but also for women in leadership across the Pacific region. She was selected for an Australia Award and graduated with a Master of Laws from Bond University.

Mrs. Roy has worked at the Vanuatu Office of the Attorney General since 2000. Starting as State Counsel in the Drafting Unit, she rose through the ranks to become Parliamentary Counsel in 2004 - the first Ni-Vanuatu woman to hold that position. In this role, she led the Drafting Unit for over two decades, demonstrating her commitment to efficient legal service delivery.

Her historic appointment stands as a beacon of inspiration for young women in Vanuatu. “If I can get there, they can too,” she affirms, encouraging the next generation to aim high.

Two individuals shaking hands in front of red curtains and multiple flags; one wearing formal judicial attire and the other in a dark suit, during a ceremonial or official event.
Photo caption: Australia Awards Vanuatu alumna, Angelyne Glenda Dovo Roy, after her official oath with the President of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu. Credit: Australia Awards Vanuatu

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