Israel’s energy minister Karine Elharrar was unable to participate in the first full day of the United Nations COP26 summit because the venue was not accessible by wheelchair.
Ms Elharra who has muscular dystrophy says she was taken to several entrances but could not gain access to the conference grounds.
The UN’s lack of accessibility options has been criticised by Israeli ambassadors saying it is impossible to safeguard our future and address the climate crisis, without first and foremost caring for the people involved.