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Chloe Brown, Luminary Tech Visionary Award finalist 2025
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Chloe McCormick: Gamifying climate action

In our continuing series showcasing the finalists of the Luminary Tech Visionary category of the Victorian Young Achiever Awards, we put the spotlight on Chloe McCormick, an 18-year-old making significant strides in climate education through innovative technology.

Tami Iseli
Tami Iseli

07 May 2025

4 minute read

Chloe McCormick is the driving force behind Code Green (codegreen.club), a dynamic social enterprise with a powerful mission: to equip Aussie kids with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills so they can combat climate change. Code Green isn't just about raising awareness; it's about fostering a generation of active problem-solvers. To achieve this, Chloe has spearheaded the development and delivery of a range of educational experiences.

The vision behind Code Green was to ensure that every young Australian, regardless of their location, has access to quality climate innovation education. The approach? Gamification. 

Chloe and her team have developed online and physical board games that seamlessly integrate coding logic and fundamental climate concepts, transforming learning from a passive experience into an interactive and engaging adventure. “By teaching tangible skills, including coding, Code Green empowers students to approach climate problems with creativity, fostering the development of unique, inclusive, and sustainable solutions,” explains Chloe.

Educating next gen climate warriors

The catalyst that sparked the creation of Code Green was Chloe’s own experience of climate change education. As a year 11 student, Chloe saw a need for education programs to move beyond simply acknowledging climate change and to actively equip young people with the tools to address it. "If we want to create long lasting solutions, I realised that we need to somehow engage students with critical thinking and innovative skills to address the problem," she says. "Teachers want to support their students but often lack the expertise to create and deliver unique, curriculum-aligned lessons. If Australia wants to lead decarbonisation efforts globally, we need innovators to create the solutions we need." 

In less than two years, Code Green has already had a significant impact. To date, Chloe and her team have delivered an impressive 123 workshops, directly reaching over 1400 students across Australia, and raising over $30,000 to support the project. 

According to Chloe, one of the most rewarding aspects of her work has been seeing “how curious the students are to innovate and see how climate and technology intersects with our daily lives." This curiosity underscores the importance of Code Green's approach, highlighting that young people are eager to contribute to climate solutions when given the opportunity and the right tools.

The future plan for Code Green is to leverage digital technology to amplify its impact. The money raised is being strategically invested in the development of an accessible online education platform. Chloe envisions this platform as "the Duolingo for climate education – interactive, informative, and fun," increasing accessibility and bringing climate education to a wider audience. The platform’s roadmap features interactive elements such as videos, quizzes, and games, and providing resources and support for teachers to effectively integrate climate education into their lessons.

Removing barriers

Underpinning Code Green is a commitment to social impact and equity. Workshops have prioritised engaging with disadvantaged communities, addressing the challenges posed by inequitable educational funding. Through Code Green's initiatives, more than 1400 students who might otherwise have missed out have gained valuable knowledge in areas such as critical thinking, coding, and renewable technologies. Chloe hopes that Code Green's work inspires these students to become active participants in creating a more sustainable and equitable Australia.

Online holds immense potential for expanding the reach of climate education, says Chloe. "Technology has no barriers, and Code Green will be accessible to anyone, anywhere." She also highlights the broader economic implications, noting that "The World Economic Forum believes the green transition will need 30 million new workers by 2030 – the skill work growth is enormous. We are helping to train the future workforce to build systems that decrease energy costs, clean our waterways, and increase machine efficiencies, benefiting all in society."

Overcoming hurdles

Reflecting on the journey, Chloe shares the challenges and rewards. "Creating the Renewable Energy Board Game was a joy, but hand cramps did ensue when printing, cutting, and laminating 980 individual puzzle pieces," she recounts. She also recalls the initial difficulties in securing students for workshops. 

Juggling Year 12 studies with travel and the complexities of contracts and networking presented further hurdles, as did pulling together a team to bring the vision to life. "Recruiting a talented engineering team isn’t easy, especially when you have just graduated high school," she admits, although she managed to overcome these barriers by networking and building connections. And then there was the complexities of navigating bureaucracy to create a product used in schools.

But she is adamant that the benefits have far outweighed the sacrifices. "The reward of seeing students enjoying playing my games (not realising they are educational) and their gratitude motivates me to continue finding fun even in the tedious tasks!" she says.

Despite these challenges, Chloe has remained optimistic and driven. "While it is challenging, it will be worth it, as our online education platform Codegreen.club will ensure that young people have the opportunity to create a more sustainable and fair future." 


The winners of the Victorian Young Achiever Awards, including the Luminary Tech Visionary Award, will be announced at a gala dinner in Melbourne on 9 May.

Tami Iseli
Tami Iseli

07 May 2025

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