Rajendra Bhatta Raju Jhallu Prassad

Rajendra Bhatta (Raju Jhallu Prassad) is an award-winning Environmental Journalist, Researcher, and Editor-in-Chief of Tourshala Media Network, with eight years of impactful, data-driven storytelling across Nepal and South Asia.

He specializes in Investigative Journalism focused on urgent challenges, including Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation (Royal Bengal Tiger, Dhole, Sarus Crane), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and Human-Wildlife Conflict. His field-based reports consistently emphasize community-led and indigenous solutions, integrating scientific, historical, and cultural perspectives to advocate for Climate Justice and community resilience.

A key contributor to Nepal's leading platforms (Onlinekhabar, Himalkhabar), Rajendra has been recognized globally as a Runner-Up in the Global Road Safety Reporting Competition (ICFJ/WHO/FIA) and selected as a Virtual Fellow for UNFCCC COP29 (Earth Journalism Network).

Committed to ethical, solution-oriented reporting, he actively combats misinformation and leverages advanced techniques, including Mobile Journalism (MoJo) and expertise from the Just AI Fellowship, to produce engaging, multi-platform content that amplifies marginalized and rural voices.

📝 Key Expertise & Beats:
Environmental & Climate Policy (GLOFs, Forest Fires, Climate Finance)
Cultural Heritage & Tourism Reporting
Solutions Journalism & Community Resilience
Digital Risk & Responsible AI Use in Media