diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue-template-for-wmds.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue-template-for-wmds.md
index 8535572a..4d797125 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue-template-for-wmds.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue-template-for-wmds.md
@@ -12,16 +12,12 @@ _Please consult the_ [_Guidance_](https://github.com/wmo-im/wmds/wiki/Changing-C
 
 # **Branch**
 
-\[add branch when created\]
+ \[branch will be added later\]
 
 # **Summary and Purpose**
 
 \[add brief overview\]
 
-# **Stakeholder(s)**
-
-\[include emails or handles as relevant\]
-
 # **Proposal**
 
 \[your specific proposal to resolve the issue - update when decision on proposal is finalised\]
@@ -29,3 +25,19 @@ _Please consult the_ [_Guidance_](https://github.com/wmo-im/wmds/wiki/Changing-C
 # **Reason**
 
 \[your reasoning why the proposal resolves the issue\]
+
+# **Stakeholder(s)**
+
+\[include names and emails or handles of individuals or groups that introduced the proposal\]
+
+# Consultations
+
+\[include names and emails or handles of individuals or groups that reviewed the proposal\]
+
+# Context
+
+\[include references to manuals or guides that are reviewed to ensure alignment, if proposal differs then document how and why\]
+
+# Expected Impact of Change
+
+\[enter **low** (for editorial changes to existing codes), **medium** (for new codes) or **high** (for deprecated and superseded codes\]