MCE in the news

6 December 2025

The Global Round for the inaugural International Environmental Coding Competition (IECC) 2025 recently concluded, celebrating innovative and creative tech solutions from young innovators to decode the environmental threats of today. Presented by Geneco, Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) and Koding Next co-organised this year’s IECC, which tackled two United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Goals 13 Climate Action and 15 Life on Land. Participants were given the opportunity to choose which goal to work on and develop innovative coding solutions that can address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. Geneco also pledged a $10,000 donation to the coral reef conservation efforts by NParks’ Garden City Fund — highlighting how youth innovation can meaningfully drive awareness and inspire environmental action.

Through Roblox and Scratch’s coding platforms, young coders from around the world worked on harnessing technology to decode and create a positive impact on the climate goals chosen.

240 participants worldwide competed in the preliminary rounds and 37 individuals emerged as finalists for the Global Round in Singapore. IECC saw young individuals from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Jordon, Macau China, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

This competition highlights a necessary partnership that champions innovation, learning, and sustainability. It further strengthens the bridge between education and real-world environmental advocacy.

Overall Scratch Winner: Gideon Immanuel Salim

Overall Roblox Winner: Tengku Hamza Bin Tengku Mohd Uzaini

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