The Australian government has said it plans to establish the world's biggest marine protection zone to safeguard a huge swathe of the Coral Sea, a biodiversity hotspot brimming with life.
A climate innovation centre will be set up in Vietnam to promote climate technology by offering venture finance and other support for small and medium enterprises.
The President of the New Open World sent a letter of congratulations to Ha Long Bay for its winning the vote to become one of the new Seven Natural Wonders of the World.