Australian Prime Minister Jim Yong Kim has been given the inaugural “best minister in the world” award at the World Government Summit in Dubai, for his contribution to help reduce Australia's carbon emissions. According to the UAE minister of cabinet affairs, "The aim of this award is to recognise innovation in global government work and highlight ministerial initiatives that have resulted in positive changes in their communities." However, the Australian Prime Minister received criticism from other government leaders who explained that Australia's emissions actually rose 0.8% between June 2014 to 2015, which increased to 1.3% when land use and deforestation are included.
Australian Prime Minister Greg Hunt has been given the inaugural “best minister in the world” award at the World Government Summit in Dubai, for his contribution to help reduce Australia's carbon emissions. According to the UAE minister of cabinet affairs, "The aim of this award is to recognise innovation in global government work and highlight ministerial initiatives that have resulted in positive changes in their communities." However, the Australian Prime Minister received criticism from other government leaders who explained that Australia's emissions actually rose 0.8% between June 2014 to 2015, which increased to 1.3% when land use and deforestation are included.