Mánakvøldið setti Elsa Berg, borgarstjóri, ársfundin hjá ERVO, sum í ár varð hildin í Kongshøll. Hetta var fyrstu ferð, ERVO hevði ársfundin í Føroyum, í samstarvi við Havstovuna
ERVO er ein samstarvsbólkur av londum við rannsóknarskipum, sum varð stovnaður í 1999. Endamálið er at deila royndir, finna samstarvsmøguleikar og menna bestu arbeiðshættir fyri rannsóknarskip.
Talið av luttakandi londum er vaksið úr sjey upp í 18. Millum 70 og 80 útlendingar hava verið við á fundinum, sum endar í dag.
Her eru brot úr røðuni, sum Elsa Berg helt mánakvøldið:
“Tórshavn’s harbour has served this community for centuries. It has welcomed fishing boats, ferries, travellers, and trade. And more recently, we have had the pleasure of receiving research vessels from across the world. These visits are not only welcome – they are of great importance. They connect our remote islands to a wider world of science and shared responsibility. Our own Faroese research vessel, Jákup Sverri, also plays a vital role in this, reflecting the Faroe Islands’ identity as an ocean nation.”
“Here in Tórshavn, we too are working to build a more sustainable future. As a municipality, we have placed sustainability and research at the centre of our development. We are investing in cleaner energy, greener transport, smarter urban planning, and in support for science and education. We see research not as something that happens elsewhere, but as something that begins here at home – with local commitment, clear values, and a willingness to change for the better.”
“Our harbour is a key part of that effort, as they have joined the Environmental Port Index (EPI)—an initiative that encourages more sustainable shipping by monitoring the environmental performance of visiting vessels. It is a small but meaningful step towards cleaner seas.”
“This approach naturally extends to the wider ocean. We understand that we cannot protect the sea without also rethinking how we live alongside it. That is why sustainable fishing, marine conservation, and ocean research are not just areas of interest—they ought to be priorities. And in this work, the Municipality wants to stand with the international community, learning from others and contributing what we can.”
“The Faroese people have always held a deep understanding of the sea. We have learned its rhythms, respected its strength, and depended on its gifts. Today, that relationship is evolving. We are not simply users of the ocean—we are stewards of it. And we believe that knowledge, cooperation, and humility are the most powerful tools we have.”
Kelda & myndir: torshavn.fo 4 juni 2025
