Although the Icelandic presidency is largely a ceremonial position, Vigdís took an active role as environmental activist and fought for Icelandic language and culture, acting as a cultural ambassador in promoting the country.
A pesar de que a presidencia de Islandia e un cargo principalmente cerimonial, Vigdís tivo un papel activo como activista ambiental e loitou a favor da lingua e a cultura islandesa, actuando como embaixadora cultural e promocionando o país.