Britain, which is co-hosting the virtual summit before climate talks in Glasgow next year, has been criticized for funding oil and gas projects abroad that contribute to climate change. Prime Minister Johnson stated that taking action now will create jobs, aid in the post-coronavirus recovery, and protect the environment for future generations. Over 70 world leaders, including those from China, India, Canada, and Japan, are expected to announce more ambitious climate goals at the summit. Britain is set to become the first major economy to stop public financing for overseas fossil fuel projects, a move praised by climate policy adviser Louise Burrows. Britain has the authority to encourage other countries to do the same. The UK Export Finance agency has provided guarantees worth billions of dollars to support British oil and gas companies in expanding in various countries. Critics have targeted Prime Minister Johnson for UKEF's involvement in funding Total's liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique. The government announced a new policy to stop state support for overseas oil, natural gas, and coal projects. There will be some exceptions for gas-fired power plants within certain guidelines aligned with the Paris agreement.