Mercari Users Can Now Use Mercari to Buy and Sell Popular NFTs Listed on OpenSea

TOKYO, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mercari, Inc. (“Mercari”) announces that on January 28, 2025, it has launched Mercari NFT, an online marketplace for NFTs^[1] on Mercari. The new service allows users to use Mercari to buy and sell popular NFTs^[2] available on OpenSea, a major NFT marketplace based in the US. This change kicks off the expansion of Mercari’s business from a marketplace for buying and selling physical items into a digital marketplace for buying and selling NFTs.

PressRelease URL：https://about.mercari.com/en/press/news/articles/20250128_mercarinft/
Mercari NFT URL: https://campaign.jp.mercari.com/pages/nft-2501-org-lp/index.html
 (available only in Japanese)

Background

In order to realize Mercari Group’s mission of “circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people,” Mercari has continued to grow its marketplace app, which now boasts approximately 23 million monthly active users as well as a cumulative total of over 4.0 billion listings^[3]. In addition to the items and money that circulate on Mercari, the company has expanded the circulation of value by increasing payment locations, creating new credit through Merpay, the Group’s payment and credit business, and by making it possible to trade cryptoassets through Mercoin.

In order to further expand the circulation of value, the company has launched Mercari NFT, a marketplace for buying and selling NFTs. Users will now be able to seamlessly purchase NFTs using their Mercari sales balance without having to apply to create a cryptoasset wallet or open a new account. In addition, users will also be able to easily list the NFTs they purchase on Mercari NFT.

From day one of the service launch, Mercari users will be able to buy and sell NFTs from popular projects on OpenSea, a major NFT marketplace. Going forward, Mercari plans to issue and sell NFT contents together with businesses and IP holders in Japan and overseas in a variety of categories including art, trading cards, and entertainment to further expand Mercari NFT as a digital marketplace.

Mercari NFT Information (as of January 28, 2025)

For detailed information on this feature, see the following guide.
https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1896/ (available only in Japanese)

Overview of Mercari

Company Name: Mercari, Inc.
Location: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6118
Main Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of the Mercari marketplace app
Representative: Shintaro Yamada

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HYDERABAD, India, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Enfinity Global, a global leader in renewable energy, has secured connectivity for 2 GW of utility-scale solar PV and wind projects in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka in India. This strategic development represents a key advancement in the company’s efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio and contribute to India’s energy transition.

The combined capacity of this 2 GW portfolio is expected to produce electricity equivalent to powering approximately 4.7 million households and avoiding 49 million metric tons of CO2 annually. The power generated from these projects is earmarked to cater to government utilities, as well as commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.

“This milestone underscores our commitment to accelerating India’s renewable energy transition, with the aim of contributing to its ambitious goal of deploying 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030,” said Carlos Domenech, CEO of Enfinity Global. “Our global presence enables us to create capital and operational synergies, and when combined with our local capabilities, it positions us as a strategic and reliable partner for the long-term energy needs of our customers in India.”

With over 1 GW of projects expected to enter the construction phase this year, including those in Maharashtra and Karnataka starting in Q1 2025, Enfinity Global’s renewable energy portfolio in India now totals ~3.3 GW in various stages. This includes 240 MW already operational, 2 GW with granted connectivity, and an additional 1 GW of solar PV, wind, and energy storage projects in development. The company recently awarded a 300 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid project through SJVN’s competitive bidding process in Q4 2024.

Over the next 3 years, Enfinity intends to develop and commission renewable power plants to supply over 5 GWh of renewable electricity annually, including through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with C&I customers.

The company is also taking significant steps to align the necessary capital to execute its portfolio in India through collaboration with national and international financial partners. In May 2024, it closed a $135 million junior financing agreement with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) to support the development and construction of solar and wind projects across the country.

DARTMOUTH, NS, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acadian Plant Health and Koppert, two leading innovators in sustainable agriculture, are expanding their partnership to enhance the global reach of biocontrol and biostimulant technologies. By integrating Koppert’s expertise in biological pest and disease control with Acadian’s advanced biostimulant technology, this collaboration aims to deliver improved crop yield and quality for growers worldwide.

Acadian Plant Health

Building on a successful history of collaboration in North and South America, the two companies have now signed an extended distribution agreement covering Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Starting with France, this partnership will evolve to a truly global scale, providing growers and farmers with an even broader array of biological solutions to support plant health, resilience, and productivity.

“Demand for sustainable agricultural solutions is growing at an unprecedented rate,” says Nelson Gibson, President of Acadian Plant Health. “This expanded partnership with Koppert aligns our shared commitment to delivering sustainable and profitable solutions that growers and farmers can depend on.”

Martin Koppert, Chief Business Officer at Koppert, adds: “As a company deeply committed to the vision that the world needs 100% sustainable agriculture, we continuously invest in innovative R&D to advance biological solutions. Collaborating with industry leaders like Acadian allows us to complement our existing range of products, empowering growers and farmers to achieve effective, natural crop production worldwide.”

The collaboration between Acadian and Koppert already spans key agricultural regions, including Brazil, the US and Europe. By combining their strengths, both companies are well-positioned to meet the growing global demand for sustainable agriculture, offering growers and farmers new, integrated solutions that protect crops, enhance yields, and support long-term soil and plant health.

About Acadian Plant Health
Acadian Plant Health™ is a biostimulant company with a core focus on sustainable, science-based biological solutions for specialty and broad-acre crops. Acadian is committed to launching patented innovative products, with a focus on regenerative and climate-smart agriculture.
Acadian’s world-leading crop science research and proprietary extracts comprise the foundation of the agricultural solutions we offer. We deliver key functionality to meet agricultural needs worldwide in the areas of performance and sustainability.

About Koppert 
Koppert partners with nature to find ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Helping growers to support, protect, and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of natural solutions. We use natural enemies to combat pests, bumblebees for pollination, microbials, and biostimulants that support, protect, and strengthen crops. We have driven agricultural innovation for over 50 years. Growers and farmers worldwide use our products and knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Our holistic approach is what sets us apart. Improving plant health both above and underground. All our solutions support one goal: 100% sustainable agriculture. 

Media Contact:
Shannon Wentz
Global Director, Communications
Acadian Plant Health
T: (1) 403-973-2716
E: swentz@acadian.ca
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Achieving more unified and secure workflows with cloud-based Alma, Primo and Rapido library software solutions from Clarivate

LONDON, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announces that the British Library has selected Clarivate to provide its library services and discovery platforms to create a more cohesive, streamlined and secure experience. The British Library will implement Alma, Primo VE and Rapido.

Founded in 1973, the British Library is the United Kingdom’s national library and is one of the largest libraries in the world. Its collection features 170 million items, including books, journals, newspapers, patents, maps, prints, manuscripts and digital publications.  

After 20 years of partnership providing Aleph Library Management System and Primo discovery services, the British Library has turned to Clarivate to implement their next-generation library services platform and patron interface. The British Library will be the 43rd National and State library in the world to adopt Alma. This will improve the experience of users and simplify Library operations with a unified platform whilst providing a platform to enhance the Library’s services into the future. Additionally, the British Library has selected Rapido to streamline its interlibrary loan system, further supporting resource sharing among the academic and research community.

Liz Jolly, Chief Librarian at the British Library, said: “Building on our existing and long-established relationship with Clarivate, we are delighted to be developing a comprehensive, end-to-end platform for all our library services. By implementing Alma, Primo VE and Rapido, we aim to restore and improve access to our collection, enhancing our support for research and making the knowledge and resources we hold accessible to everyone.”

Bar Veinstein, President of Academia & Government at Clarivate, said: “At Clarivate, we are dedicated to providing forward thinking solutions that support the missions of national libraries such as the British Library. Our collaboration will foster learning and discovery for future generations and make the United Kingdom’s rich heritage accessible to researchers, scholars and the public.”

About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com

Media Contact:
Amy Bourke-Waite, Senior Director, External Communications
newsroom@clarivate.com

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Nomination Committee of AB Electrolux proposes election of Yannick Fierling, the new President and CEO of AB Electrolux, as new member of the Board of Directors of AB Electrolux at its Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2025. The Committee also proposes re-election of Torbjörn Lööf (Chair), Geert Follens, Petra Hedengran, Ulla Litzén, Daniel Nodhäll, Karin Overbeck, David Porter and Michael Rauterkus.

As previously communicated, Yannick Fierling has succeeded Jonas Samuelson as President and CEO of AB Electrolux on January 1, 2025. As Jonas Samuelson also has resigned from the Board, Yannick Fierling is accordingly proposed as a new Board member.

The Nomination Committee’s proposal means that the Board of Directors shall comprise nine ordinary members elected by the Annual General Meeting, without deputies.

The Nomination Committee’s motivated statement, complete proposals, and a presentation of the proposed Board members will be published in due time before the Annual General Meeting 2025.

The Nomination Committee of AB Electrolux comprises Christian Cederholm, Investor AB (Chair), Marianne Nilsson, Swedbank Robur Funds, Anders Hansson, AMF Tjänstepension och Fonder, and Carina Silberg, Alecta. The Nomination Committee also include Torbjörn Lööf, Chair of the Board of AB Electrolux.

For more information, please contact:
Oscar Stjerngren, Investor Relations, +46 70 879 87 69
Electrolux Group Press Hotline, +46 8 657 65 07

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HONG KONG, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in partnership with Civic Exchange, successfully organized the 2025 Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Conference on January 14^th to 15^th at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum. This landmark event convened over 200 global and local experts, policymakers, academics, and industry innovators to explore the transformative potential of nature-based solutions (NbS) in addressing climate challenges and enhancing urban resilience.

The conference served as a platform to foster collaboration and share innovative strategies for integrating NbS into climate action plans. In her opening remarks, Ms Lulu Zhou, Director of Strategic Partnerships (Asia Pacific) and Hong Kong Program Lead at The Nature Conservancy, underscored the importance of the Greater Bay Area as a critical ecological corridor and emphasized the National Climate Adaptation Policy, noting how TNC is advocating for the incorporation of climate considerations into Hong Kong’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP).”

The event featured an esteemed lineup of speakers, including Professor Debra Roberts (Co-Chair, AR6 Working Group II, IPCC), Professor Wang Yi (Members of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, member of the Environment and Resources Committee, Vice Chair of the National Expert Committee on Climate Change), Professor Wong Kam Sing (Former Secretary for the Environment (2012-2022), Hong Kong SAR Government), Professor Christine Loh (Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Former Under Secretary for the Environment), and Mr Lam Chiu Ying (Former head of Observatory and Senior Advisor of Hong Kong 2050 is now), who offered valuable insights on climate change, sustainability, and environmental policy.

Professor Debra Roberts emphasized the urgency of cohesive climate adaptation strategies, noting that global temperatures have increased faster since 1970 than in any other 50-year period over at least the last 2000 years. She warned that fragmented and incremental efforts are insufficient in addressing the scale of the crisis.

Professor Wong Kam Sing highlighted Hong Kong’s unique challenges in implementing effective climate policies, including political, social, and infrastructure aspects, and called for accelerated and coordinated actions.

Mr. Lam Chiu Ying presented a stark warning about Hong Kong’s future, cautioning that heat waves and unprecedented storm surges could become unbearable by the late 21st century, particularly in the northwest regions where the Northern Metropolis is under development. His remarks underscored the critical need to integrate NbS into urban planning to enhance climate resilience.

Furthermore, Ms Pecvin Young (Deputy Director, Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office) was invited as a special guest. She emphasized the need to ensure that development goes hand-in-hand with conservation, stating plans for the Northern Metropolis to preserve nature and build sustainable communities.

The two-day conference featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops.  Day 1 of the conference focused on the transformative potential of NbS, particularly their integration into urban resilience strategies through policy, design, and sustainability. Keynote speakers and panellists explored how NbS can address pressing challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate adaptation, and cross-boundary collaboration. Experts from Hong Kong and Mainland China shared their insights on fostering regional resilience by aligning ecological conservation with economic development goals. The program also featured local case studies showcasing successful examples of cross-sector collaboration, illustrating how stakeholders can work together to implement NbS.

Day 2 examined the business case for NbS, highlighting its role as a strategic asset for risk mitigation, resilience, and sustainable growth. Key discussions centered on innovative financing, ESG investments, and the incorporation of natural capital into decision-making. Participants emphasized the importance of private sector involvement and identified NbS as a key solution for addressing ecological challenges in the Northern Metropolis.

The Nature Conservancy and Civic Exchange extend their heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, partners and contributors who made this conference a success. Special thanks go to our co-organizers — the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, the Business Environment Council, and Seneca Impact Advisors — as well as to our sponsors, The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Hong Kong, and supporting organizations, including AECOM, ARUP, HKGFA, ICE Hong Kong, Page 148, PBAF, RNUS, Salata Family, HKILA, HKUST ENVR, and WWF. Their support was instrumental in advancing the dialogue on nature-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

As a key takeaway, the conference reaffirmed that NbS are vital to enhancing urban resilience and mitigating the impacts of climate change. However, achieving these goals requires cross-sector collaboration, innovative financing mechanisms, and decisive action. A comprehensive report summarizing the conference’s key insights and discussions will be released soon. We invite all stakeholders to stay tuned for more updates and resources as we collectively work toward a more sustainable and resilient future.

For the event agenda and speakers’ profile, please visit: LINK

For photos: LINK

About The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping to make cities more livable. Working in more than 81 countries and territories, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. TNC has been in Asia Pacific for almost 30 years with projects in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Mongolia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.  In 2019, TNC was awarded the Lui Che Woo Prize for Sustainable Development. To learn more, please visit: The Nature Conservancy (tnc.org.hk) or follow TNC HK 大自然保護協會 and @tnc_hk

About Civic Exchange

Civic Exchange is an independent public policy think tank with a vision to shape a liveable and sustainable Hong Kong. Our mission is to engage society and influence public policy through research, dialogue, and the development of practical solutions. Civic Exchange has been ranked among the top 50 environment policy think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania since 2011. To know more, please visit: https://civic-exchange.org/

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