UN kicks off "Seal the Deal" campaign on World Environment Day
World Environment Day, observed globally on 5 June, comes at a pivotal moment this year, as the UN system is gearing up for its "Seal the Deal" campaign aimed at promoting a successful outcome for the Copenhagen climate change conference this December.
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... best European Charlemagne Youth Prize project
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Ban asks businesses for support to "Seal the Deal"
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William J. Clinton
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