Hunt has been environment minister since September 2013. The Member for Flinders has overseen the dismantling of the carbon tax and, more recently, approval of the controversial Adani mine at Abbot Point in north Queensland.
A report by RepuTex showed that in 2014-15, Hunt oversaw the first rise in Australia's annual carbon emissions since 2006-07.
Hunt travelled to the UAE to accept the award in person, and in an address he cited policies including support for solar power and water quality, as well as floating the concept of a global rainforest recovery program.
He was "genuinely humbled" by the prize, but noted "this is really an award for Australia". He said it showed Australia was a leader in environment policy and recognised his portfolio was an "important part of good governance".
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