The key areas of Charles University's Sustainable Development Strategy include the Third Role and external cooperation. The role of Charles University is to participate in current social development and to contribute to the dissemination of the latest scientific knowledge and values in the area of sustainable development.

In its third role, Charles University aims to popularize science and research in the area of sustainable development through the organization and co-organization of various events. Notable events include the Sustainable Development Roundtable held in 2023, where the Strategic Plan was discussed and presented.

Throughout the year, various events take place, for example, as part of European Mobility Week and European Sustainable Development Week. All other events, such as plant swaps, breakfast for resilience, or food collections, can be viewed in the Sustainable News feed. A large number of events are also held at Campus Hybernská.

As a part of cooperation and external communication, CU cooperates with universities and other actors on a national and international level.

Public Access to Knowledge, Culture and Green Spaces

As part of its third mission, Charles University actively contributes to society beyond education and research by making its facilities, knowledge and cultural heritage accessible to the wider public. Through its libraries, green spaces, museums and galleries, the University promotes lifelong learning, environmental awareness and community engagement.

Charles University provides public access to its extensive network of faculty and specialised libraries. External users can register to consult academic publications, borrow books and use library services, subject to individual library regulations. Examples include the libraries of the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science and Second Faculty of Medicine. The University maintains green spaces accessible to the general public, most notably the Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science in Prague, whose outdoor areas and Geopark are open free of charge during opening hours. The Garden of Medicinal Plants at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové also welcomes visitors and organises educational activities. Charles University preserves and shares scientific and cultural heritage through publicly accessible museums and exhibition spaces. Examples include the Hrdlička Museum of Man, the Mineralogical Museum, occassional exhibitions at the historic Karolinum, and the Small Gallery of Scientific Images. Additionally, Kampus Hybernská hosts public exhibitions, cultural events and educational programmes.

By providing these services, Charles University strengthens its role as an open and socially responsible institution, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, particularly through public access to knowledge, green spaces and cultural heritage.