The TLFF Secretariat works in a collaborative manner with stakeholders and offers comprehensive support towards the achievement of the stated goals of the TLFF. The Secretariat is seed funded by UN Environment, and it backstops the activities of the Steering Committee, Lending Platform, Grant Fund and other related entities. The Secretariat also acts as an information clearing house on public awareness, information and training pertaining to innovative finance. It was inaugurated on 13 December 2016 by Mr. Erik Solheim, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Environment.