This paper focuses on the processes of the High Level Political Forum (HLPF). It also raises some important points on: How can UN Member States and other stakeholders who engage with the HLPF prepare in the coming nine months to ensure that this political leadership is exercised effectively. What sort of guidance and recommendations for follow-up could next September’s HLPF usefully deliver to sustain and accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs and implementing the 2030 Agenda, and to identify and point the way forward on new and emerging issues (as also reflected in the HLPF’s mandate)?