During the Civil Society Organizations and ADB Senior Management meeting on 7 May in Milan, ADB President Masato Kanda discussed the current uncertainty felt at the global level, highlighting opportunities for ADB and the civil society to strengthen their collaboration in addressing complex problems. The President described the approval of the Civil Society Approach and the Environmental and Social Framework as important milestones for meaningful stakeholder engagement and enhanced ADB-supported operations. President Kanda, along with the department heads of the Climate Change and Sustainable Department, Office of Safeguards, and Sectors Department 1 and 3, discussed ADB’s energy policy, investment in energy transition, critical mineral supply chain, social inclusion, job creation, climate agenda, and environmental and social safeguards. More than 200 civil society representatives participated in this year’s annual meeting.