About the Competition

Are you interested in refining your coding skills to solve complex real-world problems? Marshall Cavendish Education, in collaboration with Koding Next, proudly presents the International Environmental Coding Competition (IECC) 2025.

In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, IECC aims to inspire young talents to develop innovative coding solutions that can address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. Bringing together young coders from around the world, we harness technology to decode the environmental threats of today.

For IECC 2025, our focus areas are on Goals 13 Climate Action and 15 Life on Land, and participants are provided the option to choose which goal they wish to target for their projects. Read more about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.

Join us in showcasing your problem-solving and coding abilities on a global stage at IECC 2025!

Key Benefits

Solve Problems Creatively

Identify and analyse complex issues to sharpen your critical thinking while balancing creativity and feasibility.

Hone Coding Knowledge

Test your understanding and sharpen your coding know-hows by challenging yourself in a competitive environment.

Address Global Issues

Take your coding skills to the next level and apply it to tackle global challenges faced.

Build Your Portfolio

Add this prestigious achievement record to your portfolio which opens opportunities for you to display your analytical and coding prowess.

Competition Categories

Scratch: Animation-based
Age: 7 - 11 years old

Roblox: Game-based
Age: 12 - 16 years old

Registration

Competition Fee: SGD 50 (inclusive of 1 year access to Future Classroom Lite worth SGD 50)

Early Bird Promotion: Enjoy 20% off!

Promo Code: IECC20 (valid until 7 September 2025)

You will receive a confirmation email with the contestant's registration form from Kalodu via your registered email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk or spam mail folder.
Please complete the contestant's registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/hKxUJWR1Na
Within 5 working days of completing the contestant's registration form, you will receive your Future Classroom Lite log-in details.

For students based in Indonesia, please register for IECC with our co-organiser, Koding Next via georgia@kodingnext.com / info@kodingnext.com.

Participants will be given access to Future Classroom, an innovative cloud-based AI learning platform made by Koding Next, which contains lessons on Scratch and Roblox. Through the platform, participants can learn coding, animation, and game creation through interactive and hands-on projects.

IECC participants will enjoy a one-year access to Future Classroom Lite.

Access to Future Classroom Lite includes 5 lessons on Scratch or Roblox based on their registered category and discussion forums, where participants can ask trainers questions and share their ideas with others.

IECC participants will enjoy a one-year access to Future Classroom Lite worth SGD 50.

Competition Timeline

1 August 2025
Registration Opens
21 September 2025
Registration Closes
5 October 2025
Preliminary Round Submission
Games/projects will be submitted through the submission link by 5 Oct, 23:59 (GMT +08:00).

Please select the Submission Requirements section for more details.
7 November 2025
Preliminary Round Results Release & Registration for International Finals Opens
All participants will be informed of the preliminary round results through email.

Eligible participants advancing to the International Finals will be invited.
6 – 7 December 2025
International Final Round
Held in Singapore, details will be announced closer to the date.

Project Submission - Preliminary Round

1	Code a game project on Scratch or Roblox which raises awareness or offers a creative solution to one real-world environmental issue of your choice. The issue needs to be linked a United Nations SDG 13 Climate Action or SDG 15 Life on Land. *Bonus points are given to students which focus on the concept of blooming flora (see Grading Rubrics).
2	Write a project description explaining the game’s background of not more than 100 words.

Submission Requirements

1	Save your game/project files following this naming convention: Category_FullName_ProjectTitle e.g., (Scratch_JimmyTan_BlossomingFlorals), (Roblox_JennyLim_FlowersBloom)
2	Ensure files are saved in the correct format and under 100MB Scratch: .sb3 file Roblox: .rblx file
3	Upload your game/project file onto Google Drive
4	Click on "Share" and ensure that "Anyone with the link " can access the file
5	Complete the Contestant's Submission Form, to be updated with your: Full Name Email Address Future Classroom User ID Category (Scratch/Roblox) Project Title A short description of project (not more than 100 words) Submission link to Google Drive

Grading Rubrics

	Criteria	Weightage
Theme Alignment	Create an innovative game/project that reflects and highlights the chosen UNSDG 13 (Climate Action) or 15 (Life on Land).	20%
Project Coding	Write efficient code, original script, and clear comments or notes with no bugs/errors.	40%
Visual & Creativity	Showcase imagination and creativity to create a unique game/project that stands out from others, including the quality of the visual assets and animations	30%
User Experience	Quality of gameplay experience for the user, including smooth flow, intuitive controls and instructions, engaging mechanics	10%
Total Score		100%
Bonus Points Theme: Blooming Flora (Presented by Geneco) Conservation is a community-based effort to safeguard our natural habitats. Bonus points will be awarded to projects that incorporate the concept of blooming flora to show the vibrancy and importance of our biodiversity, made possible through collective efforts. Examples include integrating floral elements into your visuals, drawing on the blooming concept to shape your design, showcasing community efforts that protect and care for nature, etc.		10%

Awards and Prizes Presented by Geneco

Preliminary Round

For each category:

Gold Award: Top 20 participants
Silver Award: Next 20% of the participants
Bronze Award: Next 30% of the participants
Certificates of Participation: All remaining participants

The top 20 participants of each category will advance to the International Final held in Singapore on 6 – 7 December 2025.
eCertificates will be issued to all participants for the Preliminary Round. No medals or trophies will be awarded at this stage.

International Final Round

For each category:
Top 3 participants

Gold Award: iPad Air 11-inch (128 GB), Trophy, Certificate
Silver Award: Apple Watch SE 40mm, Trophy, Certificate
Bronze Award: Airpods 4 with ANC, Trophy, Certificate

All remaining participants

Merit Award: Medal, Certificate

About Geneco

Geneco logo Geneco is Singapore’s No. 1 Residential Electricity Retailer, powering over 170,000 homes. As part of the YTL PowerSeraya group, Geneco is committed to building a sustainable energy future for Singapore. But being number 1 goes beyond the title. It is about being able to do more and change things for the better. Beyond powering homes, Geneco hopes to #PowerTheChange and create a brighter, more sustainable Singapore for our future generations.

FAQ

Can a beginner join?

Yes. This competition is open to all within the eligible age categories, and we welcome all participants to join regardless of your coding experience/level.

Is this an individual or group competition?

This is an individual competition. Each participant is required to complete their own project.

What does the competition fee entail?

The competition fee includes entry into IECC 2025, as well as an exclusive one-year access to Future Classroom Lite where participants can complete courses on Scratch/Roblox game development and engage in discussion forums.

My child needs additional support. Who can I contact?

We provide private coaching for participants who may require more assistance. Please contact wlna@mceducation.com to enquire about this.

I have other questions. Who can I contact?

Please email your enquiries to Ms. Wenlin Na and Ms. Chui Jia Yin at wlna@mceducation.com and jychui@mceducation.com.

Terms and Conditions

Marshall Cavendish Education is the organiser of the International Environmental Coding Competition (IECC).
All information shared to us will follow Marshall Cavendish Education's data protection and privacy statements.
Winners will be informed via email or social media messenger depending on the information given.
Winners will be selected by the Organiser's panel of judges and the decision is final.
All submissions for the competition are at the risk of the Contestant and in the event that there are technical difficulties experienced arising out of the internet or from any associated equipment or internet security is compromised, the Organiser may at its sole and absolute discretion disqualify the entire entry and shall not accept any liability doing so.
The prize is as stated and is non-transferable and not-for-sale. No cash alternatives will be offered. If due to circumstances beyond the Organiser’s control, the Organiser is unable to provide the stated prize or any part thereof, the Organiser reserves the right to substitute the prize with an item of equal or greater value, to be determined at the Organisers’ sole discretion.
Late submission will be automatically void.
The registration / competition fee is non-refundable or exchangeable for products or services.
The Organiser reserves the rights to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice.
By participating in the IECC International Finals, I understand that there will be photographs and videos taken at the event, and MCE has the right to edit and use the assets for media publicity including use in print, broadcast and online.