The International Canoe Federation (ICF) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have signed an agreement to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through paddle sports. The partnership will leverage canoe slalom venues for urban resilience and sustainable city planning, offering safety training, environmental education, and community outreach. Joint training programs, including the 'Paddlers for Disaster Response' initiative, will enhance flood preparedness and water safety for athletes, volunteers, and emergency services. The collaboration aims to foster positive change, empower communities, and support sports diplomacy, aligning with the IOC's Olympic Agenda 2020+5.

Seven candidates are competing for four available seats on the ASOIF Council, with elections scheduled for June 11, 2025, at the ASOIF General Assembly in Lausanne. Uğur Erdener (World Archery), Sebastian Coe (World Athletics), and Nenad Lalovic (United World Wrestling) are completing their terms. Ingmar De Vos began his role as president on January 1, 2025, and will fill one seat for the remainder of the 2025-2027 term. Candidates include Mohammed Jalood (International Weightlifting Federation), Thomas Konietzko (International Canoe Federation), Nenad Lalovic (United World Wrestling), Ximena Restrepo (World Athletics), Jean-Christophe Rolland (World Rowing), Marco Maria Scolaris (International Federation of Sport Climbing), and Andreas Zagklis (International Basketball Federation). The elected council members will play a role in shaping the format of the Games, including LA28.

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) leadership team visited Alibaba Cloud's headquarters to explore deepening their collaboration using artificial intelligence to enhance event management efficiency, athlete training data analysis, and judging systems. Discussions covered e-sports, immersive spectator experiences, smart live broadcasting, and AI-based referees. The ICF aims to enhance the spectacle, ensure fairness, and reduce operational costs through this partnership, which began with a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2023 and includes AI-Driven Sustainability Strategy Cooperation. ICF President Thomas Konietzko highlighted AI's role in climate-positive actions at ICF events during the Alibaba Cloud Global Summit in May 2024. Alibaba Cloud aims to enable more sustainable and intelligent events using its AI-powered technologies.

The European Canoe Association (ECA) held its 17th Ordinary Congress in Budapest, Hungary, from March 27-30, 2025. The congress included meetings, receptions hosted by the Hungarian Canoe Federation, and discussions on the strategic direction of canoeing in Europe. A key backdrop to the event was the International Canoe Federation (ICF)'s decision to allow Russian athletes to return to international slalom competitions under a neutral flag, following a three-year suspension due to the war in Ukraine. The Russian Canoe Slalom Federation (RCSF) announced that Russian athletes are authorized to participate in the European Championships in Paris (May 14-18) and the World Championships in Australia in October 2025.

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has authorized Russian athletes to compete under a neutral flag at the 2025 World and European Slalom Championships, ending a three-year suspension following IOC guidelines issued in March 2023. This decision allows participation in major competitions, including the European Slalom Championships in Paris and the World Championships in Australia. The reinstatement is crucial for Russian athletes' preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.