Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer
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Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer
@jbjv.bsky.social
Ambassadeur de France au Vanuatu et aux îles Salomon. Ex directeur @irsem.bsky.social, ex CAPS, War Studies King's College London. Codirecteur @lerubicon.bsky.social / www.jbjv.com
Among our micro-projects is the installation of dozens of solar lamps in villages without electricity, such as here on the islands of Efate and Malekula. Light means safety for women, study for children, more activities in the evening—and clean, sustainable energy.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"Small is beautiful." Alongside large-scale structural projects that take years to complete, we develop micro-projects that directly address the immediate needs of communities. Because impact is measured first and foremost by what improves people's lives.
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"Small is beautiful". En parallèle des grands projets structurants qui prennent des années, nous développons des micro-projets qui répondent directement aux besoins immédiats des communautés. Parce que l’impact se mesure d’abord à ce qui améliore la vie des gens.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Parmi nos micro-projets, l’installation de dizaines de lampes solaires dans les villages non électrifiés, comme ici à Efate et Malekula. La lumière, c’est la sécurité pour les femmes, l’étude pour les enfants, plus d’activités le soir — et une énergie propre et durable.
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This French Marist missionary, who had been in the New Hebrides since 1961, had amassed a large number of traditional and historical objects. Many thanks to Frédéric Petit for the private tour of this exceptional place.
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Eager to better understand Vanuatu, its nature, and its culture, our colleagues Benoît Guidée and Nicolas Baudouin also took the time to tour the island of Efate and visit the Utlalo Foundation, which houses the museum of Father Jean Rodet (1931-2022).
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The first kava is a must for any trip to Vanuatu. Benoît Guidée and Nicolas Baudouin tried it for the first time, surrounded by enthusiasts and professionals, and with great curiosity. That evening, at the residence, we enjoyed an excellent kava from the island of Malekula.
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
During a visit to Port Vila, Benoît Guidée, Director for Asia Pacific at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and his delegation (Nicolas Baudouin, Francois Sow) met with representatives of the French community at the residence—an essential exchange to inform our actions.
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Ce missionnaire mariste français aux Nouvelles-Hébrides depuis 1961 avait amassé un grand nombre d'objets traditionnels et historiques. Un grand merci à Frédéric Petit pour la visite privée de cet endroit exceptionnel.
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Désireux de mieux comprendre le Vanuatu, sa nature et sa culture, nos collègues Benoît Guidée et Nicolas Baudouin ont aussi pris le temps de faire le tour de l’île d’Efate et de visiter la Fondation Utlalo, qui abrite le musée du père Jean Rodet (1931-2022).
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Passage obligé de toute mission au Vanuatu : le premier kava. Benoît Guidée et Nicolas Baudouin s’y sont initiés avec curiosité, entourés d'amateurs, voire de professionnels. Ce soir-là, à la résidence, nous servions un excellent kava de l'île de Malekula.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
En visite à Port-Vila, Benoît Guidée, directeur d'Asie et d'Océanie à France Diplomatie, et sa délégation (Nicolas Baudouin, François Sow) ont rencontré à la résidence des représentants de la communauté française — un échange essentiel pour éclairer notre action.
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Some more photos of the dances performed during the cultural segment of the maritime boundary negotiations.
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The inhabitants of these southern islands claim a customary link with Matthew and Hunter Islands, which they refer to as Umaenupne and Leka, among other names. We thank the government for organizing this cultural event, essential to better understanding the Vanuatu perspective.
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
On the occasion of the maritime boundary negotiations, the delegation led by Benoit Guidee, including Nicolas Baudoin and François Sow, met with customary chiefs from Tanna, Aneityum, and Futuna, and attended traditional cultural performances (stories, songs, and dances).
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
As part of negotiations on maritime boundaries, Benoît Guidée, Director for Asia Pacific at the French MFA, was received at the Malvatumauri by the President of the Council of Chiefs—a moment that reflects France's deep respect for the custom.
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
On November 20-21, France and Vanuatu held their first round of negotiations in Port Vila on maritime delimitation and sovereignty over Matthew and Hunter Islands. The French delegation was led by Benoît Guidée, and the Vanuatu side by Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo.
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Quelques autres photos des danses présentées lors de la séquence culturelle des négociations sur la délimitation maritime.
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Les habitants de ces îles du Sud revendiquent en effet un lien coutumier avec les îles Matthew et Hunter, qu’ils nomment notamment Umaenupne et Leka. Merci au gouvernement d’avoir organisé cette séquence culturelle, essentielle pour mieux comprendre la perspective vanuataise.
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
En marge des négociations sur la délimitation maritime, la délégation de Benoît Guidée, avec Nicolas Baudoin et François Sow, a échangé avec des chefs coutumiers de Tanna, Anatom et Futuna, et assisté à des prestations culturelles traditionnelles (histoires, chants et danses).
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM