Over the past few years many functions of the Ministry for Greenland have been transferred to the Greenland Home Rule Administration. FolIowing the reorganisation of the government after the general election in September 1987 the Ministry for Greenland was abolished and its remaining functions transferred to other ministries. The Geological Survey of Greenland, together with the Greenland Mineral Resources Administration and the Greenland Environment Research Institute were transferred to the Danish Ministry of Energy. The Minister of Energy, Svend Erik Hovmand, visited GGU in October. The systematic geological investigation of Greenland and its mineral deposits and petroleum potential continl;led throughout 1987 - GGU's work comprised geologicaI mapping and reconnaissance surveys combined with more detailed studies in selected areas with emphasis on economic geology. The scientific and technical staff of 114 continues to be based in Copenhagen. A total of 92 participants were engaged in the field work in Greenland and carried out programmes in both East and West Greenland.
Review of the Survey's activities in 1987