Patricia Scotland on the future of the Commonwealth and the colonial past | Weather

The Commonwealth, a group of 56 former British colonies, is facing increasing questions about its relevance amid global challenges such as climate change and inequality. Calling for the return of old British rule and greater involvement in modern affairs is testing its unity and influence. At COP 29 in Baku, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland gave bold answers. But with colonial legacies and global power shifts, can the organization rise to the occasion? Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth secretary general, is speaking to Al Jazeera.