TERI is deeply committed to every aspect of sustainable development, and emphasis has always been on finding innovative solutions to make the world a better place to live in. Although TERI's vision is global, its roots are firmly entrenched in the Indian soil. All activities in TERI move from formulating local- and national-level strategies to shaping global solutions to critical energy- and environment-related issues. Towards this end, TERI has established regional centres in Bangalore, Goa, Guwahati, Mumbai, and the Himalayas. It has set up affiliate institutes -- TERI-NA (The Energy and Resources Institute, North America), Washington, DC, USA, and TERI Europe, London, UK -- and also has a presence in Japan, Malaysia, and the UAE.