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This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the follow-up and review mechanisms for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It focuses on the High-level Political Forum (HLPF) as the central coordinating body, proposing a 'bottom-up' approach to accountability where information and peer learning drive policy change. The authors suggest improving the HLPF's effectiveness through better synthesis of vast reporting streams, the use of strategic annual themes to ensure holistic review, and the strengthening of national and regional review processes.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) proposes a multi-level architecture for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) to review and follow up on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The authors suggest a bottom-up approach consisting of national conversations every five years, regional peer reviews to facilitate learning among similar states, and a global assessment with both national and thematic tracks to chart global progress and ensure UN system coherence.

This report, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for a workshop on May 15, 2014, outlines the key design questions and parameters for the High-level Political Forum (HLPF) review mechanism. It identifies the need for a constructive, learning-based process to assess progress toward sustainable development goals and the means of their implementation.