Protecting humanity's heritage

In Serifos, Greece, the World Monuments Fund mobilizes for mining heritage Thanks to your generosity, a decisive step has just been taken in Serifos. The full emergency stabilization study of the Mega Livadi loading bridge is now complete, and accessible online here. A veritable roadmap for the safeguarding of this emblematic structure, this work, which comprises more than 250 pages and 31 technical drawings, has provided an in-depth analysis of each of its three constituent elements. Today, strengthened by these conclusions, the World Monuments Fund is committing itself alongside local and national partners to take action and give this spectacular witness to Greek industrial history a new chance to stand the test of time. In the Sorbonne chapel, Philippe de Champaigne's paintings come back to life thanks to WMF In the heart of the Sorbonne chapel, the restoration work is progressing apace. Analyses have revealed some good news: the medallions painted by Philippe de Champaigne are in a remarkable state of preservation. A meticulous cleaning phase, carried out with the utmost care and in several stages, is currently underway. Little by little, the works are regaining their brilliance, depth and subtle play of color. The restorers are also working to recreate a subtle harmony between the 17thᵉ century decor and the later additions, in order to restore all the coherence and spiritual strength of the place in preparation for its reopening to the public.

Thanks to your support, emergency stabilization of the iconic Mega Livadi loading bridge is progressing at Serifos. In December, professional rope access technicians carried out a detailed inspection of the structure of the bridge, which has lost around 15% of its underwater foundations due to erosion. The preservation of this industrial monument is essential to the island's identity and sustainability. At Bhuj, an initial study of the historic hydraulic system is underway, focusing on the watershed feeding Lake Hamirsar. It documents the 22 remaining wells out of the original 24 (qanat system) and assesses risks and opportunities, in order to guide future conservation strategies, water management and long-term water security for the city of Bhuj. The project proposal for Qhapaq Ñan at the Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary (Lima, Peru), approved in October 2025, enters the planning phase this quarter. The program includes stabilizing the walls, improving accessibility and mediation, creating new routes inspired by historic processions, and international online workshops on sustainable tourism and community management of the site within the Qhapaq Ñan network. First work has begun on the Sorbonne chapel, in partnership with the City of Paris and the Chancellerie des Universités. The large doors have been restored, scaffolding in the choir has been installed and restoration of the wall paintings by Philippe de Champaigne began in January 2026.