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About Competition

The International Environmental Coding Competition (IECC) is the annual flagship coding competition organized by Koding Next that challenges young coders to develop interactive games addressing real-world environmental and urban challenges.

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In 2026, the competition centers around SDG 11 Sustainable Cities & Communities, one of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Participants are invited to imagine, design, and build games that propose creative and meaningful solutions to the challenges facing cities today.

The Mission

Design the City for a Better Tomorrow

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Step into the role of a City Architect and help solve real-world city problems through technology, creativity, and smart thinking.

The Big Mission

Design the City for a Better Tomorrow

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  • Mission 1: Protect the City, Survive & Stay Safe!

  • Mission 2: Build City for Everyone

  • Mission 3: Design the City for a Better Tomorrow

Rise Through 3 City Challenges

Competition Categories

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Block Based Coding

Scracth 3.0

  • Open to all participants aged 7–12 years old

  • Participants must fall within the correct age bracket at the time of registration (age is calculated based on the participant’s age as of 31 December 2026)

  • The competition is conducted individually (no team entries)

Select Scratch Category
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Text Based Coding

Roblox Studio

  • Open to all participants aged 13–17 years old

  • Participants must fall within the correct age bracket at the time of registration (age is calculated based on the participant’s age as of 31 December 2026)

  • The competition is conducted individually (no team entries)

Select Scratch Category

Competition Fee

Public School

Participant

FREE

(RM 0)

Private School

Participant

RM 200

(exc. tax)

Competition Stage

Qualifier
Stage

Date: 10 August 2026 - 30 September 2026

Mission: Protect the city, survive & stay safe

Format: Online Project Concept Submission

  • Participants to create a Scratch 3.0 or Roblox Studio project at home, the project should represent the theme/mission on this stage. Project must be submitted before deadline.

Winner Announcement: 3 October 2026

National
Stage

Date: 30 October 2026

Mission: Build cities for everyone

Format: On-site Coding Competition in Kuala Lumpur, MY

  • Coding Session - Participant to create a Scratch 3.0 or Roblox Studio project on-site according to the mission in this stage.

  • Presentation & Q&A

  • Winner Announcement to International Stage

International
Stage

Date: 27-29 November 2026

Mission: Design the city for a better tomorrow

Format: On-site 3-Day Competition in Singapore

  • Day 1: Global Round 1 & Presentation Session

  • Day 2: Global Round 2 - Hackathon

  • Day 3: Awarding

Before you register, make sure you understand and agree to the Terms & Conditions.

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Registration

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Please enter your Full Name for the certificate. Make sure to review it before clicking the submit button.

Grade
School

Please ensure that the WhatsApp number and email address listed are active data, as all competition-related information will be conveyed through these channels.

Are you a Koding Next student?
Yes
No
How did you find out about this competition?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • The International Environmental Coding Competition 2026 is an international-level children’s coding competition organized by Koding Next, in collaboration with Penerbitan Pelangi. The competition is divided into two categories: Scratch Coding Competition and Roblox Coding Competition, which can take the form of storytelling projects or Roblox 3D games.

  • Yes, there is. Participation is free of charge for public school students. For students from international schools, the registration fee is RM 200. Meanwhile, students from our partner schools will receive a 50% discount on the registration fee.

    • Stage I (Regional): The Top 10 participants per category will advance to the National Final.

    • Stage II (National): The Top 1 winner per category (Scratch & Roblox) will represent Malaysia at the International Final in Singapore.

    • Stage III (International): National winners will compete against winners from other countries on the global stage

  • We regret to inform you that students who placed in the Top 3 of IECC 2025 are not eligible to win in the International Environmental Coding Competition 2026, unless they compete in a different category

  • Each participant is only allowed to take the qualification test once during the test period. Please make sure to prepare yourself well before taking the test

  • No. Stage I (Regional) will be held online. Stage II (National Final) will take place offline at Wisma Pelangi, Malaysia. If there are any changes to the location or schedule, the latest updates will be announced on the official IECC website and Koding Next’s Instagram @kodingnext

  • Software Requirements:

    • Scratch 3.0: Participants in the Beginner Category must use Scratch 3.0 to create their project. This software can be accessed via browser or downloaded for free from the official Scratch website.

    • Roblox Studio: Participants in the Advanced Category must use Roblox Studio to create their project. Roblox Studio can be downloaded for free from the official Roblox website.

    Hardware Requirements:

    • PC/Windows: Windows 10 with Internet Explorer version 11 or higher.

    • Mac: macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or newer.

    • Accessories: A two-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended to make project creation easier.

    • Internet Access: A stable internet connection is required to keep the software up to date and to save projects successfully to your Scratch 3.0 or Roblox account. We recommend an internet speed of at least 4–8 MB/s

       

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