The moratorium resolution was carried with overwhelming majority support from both nations and non-governmental organisations with 84-48 and 290-22 respectively, even after several days of intensive behind-the-scenes lobbying by agribusiness interests.

The domination of GMOs at the 3rd IUCN congress shows the urgency of not just establishing a moratorium, but also implementing this historic resolution. The resolution also requires that the Director General of IUCN compile and disseminate a report on the impacts of the GMOs on biodiversity and human health within one year. Therefore, with the implementation of this resolution, the IUCN shall set an example of its unique moral authority to the world community.