About
Preventing chronic disease in cities starts with identifying and supporting promising solutions to these complex health challenges. Novo Nordisk has driven a range of innovation challenges, and now, Cities for Better Health is continuing this legacy.
Active Play Challenge 2026
All children and young people deserve time, space and support to play. Yet around the world, opportunities for active play are shrinking.
The Active Play Challenge is seeking innovative, practical solutions that make active play more accessible, inclusive and equitable for people under 25.
A shared journey
Since 2022, Cities for Better Health has partnered with global organisations to support innovative ideas that can help support healthier urban communities:
- Healthy Cycling Challenge with the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) (2025)
- Healthy Cities Challenge with C40 Cities (2024)
- Healthy Food Challenge with EAT (2023)
- Healthy Childhood Challenge with UNICEF (2022)
