Enhancement of nuclear safety and security in Romania – Improvement of disaster resilience and preparedness for radiological and nuclear events

About this project

<p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color: #000000">The objective of the project is to improve the national capabilities to prevent incidents, by reviewing and revising the regulatory framework, guides and procedures, by development of ‘best practice’, training of personnel, workshops and technical meetings. Second, to increase preparedness by improving professional competence, training in non-proliferation and prevention of illicit trafficking of nuclear materials and by scientific cooperation. In addition, an information and training centre to accommodate the training activities will be established<u><span style="color: #008080"> and equipped</span></u>. <u><span style="color: #008080">International professional exchanges shall also be supported. </span></u>The project shall continue the cooperation established within the “Regional Excellence” Project supported by the RO18 Programme under the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009-2014.<s><span style="color: #FF0000"> </span></s></span></span></span></p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The partnership between CNCAN and DSA in PDP5 project further strengthen Romania's nuclear safety and security regulatory infrastructure. Training sessions, experience exchanges, and simulated exercises improved preparedness and response to radiological and nuclear events. Norwegian expertise in emergency management and advanced monitoring equipment was shared through seminars, enhancing Romanian personnel's technical and operational competencies. Joint exercises simulating nuclear accidents tested and improved real-time intervention capabilities. Experience exchanges provided insights into international emergency response coordination. DSA also benefited from the collaboration, enhancing its own regulatory framework through joint activities with CNCAN in nuclear and radiological safety. The National Exercise Valahia 2023, supported by DSA and the IAEA, demonstrated the strong collaboration and improved response capacities resulting from this ongoing partnership.

Project partners

• Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) Donor project partner· Norway
• General Inspectorate of Romanian Gendarmerie Project partner· Romania
• International Atomic Energy Agency Project partner· Austria