Decision-makers (local, national and European) and experts involved in land-use planning activities in the vicinity of hazardous industrial facilities are often confronted with major technical and socio-political challenges and difficulties. In addition to, and complementarily with existing initiatives, INERIS and other interested partners suggest that a dedicated symposia on land-use planning and risk governance is created under the aegis of SRA Word congress. The aim of this symposia is to contribute, on a scientific and applied research basis, to an improved integration of hazardous industrial activities (facilities and transport) in their direct spatial and socio-economic environment. This integration depends heavily on a land-use planning approach (incl. building codes).