CCICCD established as NCB, led by Minister of SFA, composed of 18 ministries. The National Bureau to Combat Desertification (NBCD) is the substantial administrative body.

• 中国政府成立了以国家林业局局长为组长的"中国防治荒漠化协调小组"；由国务院相关的18个部门组成；办事机构设在国家林业局防治荒漠化管理中心.