Microsoft has launched a new Minecraft: Education Edition mod called Rivercraft

That shows the destructive impact flooding could have on Preston, a city in Lancashire, northern England

Microsoft claims the new Minecraft world will teach users about climate change, the environment, digital skills and engineering

"It's teaching children environmental skills, the mechanics of flooding and flood protection

But it also teaches them about project management, teamwork, engineering concepts and communication

Minecraft is helping us engage with the public on how we manage flood and coastal erosion in the context of climate change

Students can collaborate and work together on projects with classmates in multiplayer

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