Excellent tourism infrastructure and facilities, business travel appeal, sustainable development of natural resources and rich cultural resources were among the key factors in landing the highest positions in the rankings.
Earlier this year, when Palin signed off on a contract for a Canadian company to construct a gas line linking Alaska with the lower 48, she earned accolades from Alaskans who favor the development of natural resources.
Aboriginal groups have also criticised what they say are unfulfilled promises by the federal and provincial governments - dating back to the early 1900s - to give them a stake in the development of natural resources, and other benefits.
To enhance commitment to being a Sustainable Society that promotes a culture of sustainability through a dedication to community, diversity, citizen engagement, and the conservation and sustainable development of cultural and natural resources.
And the future of the community will depend largely on development of this and other natural resources.
With their support and guidance, I am confident that UNESCO will be able to continue to respond to the evolving needs of the Members States under our mandate, fostering increased regional cooperation and sustainable development of its natural and cultural resources.
"Chinese investment and development in Africa has strong potential because Africa is abundant in natural resources, which are urgently needed for China's economic development, " noted Chinese Foreign Minister Li Guozeng recently.
The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment works today with villagers to conserve natural resources and biodiversity.
Throughout history, the development of mankind has been intimately linked to the natural history and the resources of our planet.
In contrast, the Arab world, which is so rich in natural resources such as oil and gas, is way behind in all development indicators, because half their populations, their women, are denied basic rights.
With collective action across these five pathways, actors from the private sector and the development community can contribute to feeding the world, increasing incomes in farming communities, and preserving our natural resources.
"Co-operation between Russia and Asia is already very diverse and includes natural resources such as energy and ore, " says Alexander Abramov at the Far Eastern Centre for Economic Development.
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