“Get Finland Moving” (Suomi liikkeelle) is a Finnish national government programme aiming to increase physical activity through coordinated action across policy sectors. The key innovation is its pooled phenomenon-based budgeting approach, which can be used flexibly across sectors, allowing different actors to finance initiatives that contribute to the shared goal.
Het Beweeghuis (“The Movement House”) is a locally implemented integrated care initiative in Maastricht that aims to make prevention the default pathway for people with musculoskeletal complaints by shifting care from hospitals to community-based support. Financing is largely based on existing reimbursement streams within the Dutch healthcare system, and it is estimated that every €1 invested generates at least €3.92 in societal value.
To improve health promotion and disease prevention, Germany implemented the Prevention Act to strengthen collaboration across sectors and support preventive initiatives in schools, workplaces, and communities.
To strengthen prevention-focused decision-making, Public Health Wales created the WEAVE team to support the use of economic and social value evidence in policies and investments that improve long-term health and wellbeing.
Developed to reduce health inequalities, social enterprises in Scotland tackle drivers such as unemployment, poverty, and social isolation. They generate income through hybrid funding models and reinvest it into community initiatives that improve wellbeing, employability, and social inclusion outcomes.
Aiming to improve wellbeing and inclusion, workplace health promotion in German social firms supports employees with disabilities through initiatives focused on physical activity, nutrition, and mental health. These programmes are funded through company budgets, partnerships, and health insurance incentives, driving organisational change in workplace health practices.
To halt biodiversity loss, the UNEP-led ‘Finance for Nature Positive’ initiative seeks to redirect global financial flows towards activities that protect and restore ecosystems. It provides a framework for financial institutions to align investment strategies with nature-positive goals, shifting capital away from harmful activities and towards sustainable environmental and societal outcomes.
Aiming to address overweight and obesity, the Netherlands integrated Combined Lifestyle Interventions (CLIs) into its basic health insurance system to provide structured, preventive care through certified professionals. These fully reimbursed two-year programmes aim to improve health outcomes and access to prevention, particularly for lower-income groups, while supporting more cost-effective national healthcare delivery.
Designed to reduce workplace inactivity among office workers, Sweden promotes employer-led health initiatives supported by tax-free wellness allowances. Eight private companies offering fitness facilities, group classes, and paid wellness hours achieved up to 84% employee participation, reducing sedentary behaviour and long-term health risks.
The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative uses a public-private partnership to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. By bringing together hospitals, clinicians, state agencies, and private funders, the initiative provides real-time data, quality improvement programs, and staff training across more than 130 hospitals.
