The "National Center APELL for Disaster Management Foundation" was established in 2007 at the initiative of Professor Doctor Engineer Alexandru Ozunu, with the aim of contributing to the general effort of preventing natural and antropic risks, protecting the environment, and reducing environmental impacts, while also promoting the implementation of environmental policies and strategies in the context of sustainable development. The foundation is a Romanian non-governmental legal entity under private law, independent of any political affiliation, operating on a non-profit basis with a professional focus. Through its activities, CN APELL-RO aims to educate, train, and enhance the expertise of specialists in the field of natural and technological risk assessment and management, to prevent technological accidents and natural disasters, to promote fundamental and applied research in environmental protection, and to coordinate programs necessary for implementing policies in the field of risk and environmental security, integrated into an international network. The high level of professionalism of the activities is determined by the quality and expertise of the active members of the foundation, coming from various fields of activity, such as local and central public institutions, the scientific community, and the business environment. The main directions of action include providing specific expertise in the field, organizing courses, workshops, symposiums, and conferences, conducting interdisciplinary research and development projects, promoting efficient techniques and technologies, organizing study visits in the country and abroad, as well as publishing specialized journals and books. CN APELL-RO engages in various initiatives, including training programs, workshops, and resource development, to empower local communities with the knowledge and abilities to mitigate, prepare for, and respond effectively to disasters. By partnering with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders, the foundation aims to enhance resilience within communities.

Exercises with Civil Protection modules, Technical Assistance and Support teams and EU experts. The aim of the exercises carried out under the ModEX programme is to improve the coordination of civil protection assistance interventions, ensuring better compatibility and interoperability between intervention teams and other types of intervention, as well as developing the skills of the experts involved. The exercise programme includes large-scale field exercises as well as more specific exercises for modules, other response capacities, experts and the Technical Assistance Support Team (TAST). Ongoing is Modex Cycle 12 (2024-2026) Lot 2, which foresees the organisation of 6 field exercises (3 water-related, 2 for forest firefighting, 1 CBRN), each lasting 4 days, with continuous operations of minimum 42 hours, testing the capacity of the modules to respond to a situation (the exercises will address the full mission cycle, with a focus on deployment and initial operations).

The Exchange of Civil Protection Experts Programme (EoE) is an initiative that facilitates the exchange of knowledge, experience and expertise between EU Member States in the field of civil protection and emergency management. The overall objective of the EoE Programme is to strengthen the European Union's civil protection system and improve the effectiveness of transnational cooperation through the UCPM by enhancing the knowledge and experience of civil protection experts, including experienced volunteers, and staff from EU Member States, UCPM participating States and eligible third countries through the exchange of knowledge and experience within host civil protection organisations.