In a heartfelt plea to global leaders, environmental advocates and human rights defenders have raised the alarm over the rampant deforestation and forest degradation unfolding in Cameroon. The open letter, endorsed by influential figures like Samuel Nguiffo from the Centre for Environment and Development (CED) and Stella Tchoukep of Greenpeace Africa, shines a stark light on the perilous consequences of large-scale deforestation for agro-industrial purposes and illegal logging, casting a shadow over both biodiversity and the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples.