diff --git a/contrib/doc/start-documenting.rst b/contrib/doc/start-documenting.rst
index c5cf96161..d37eb2402 100644
--- a/contrib/doc/start-documenting.rst
+++ b/contrib/doc/start-documenting.rst
@@ -10,3 +10,7 @@ Getting started
 
 
 [This is the existing documentation :ref:`start-documenting` page from the devguide.]
+
+.. note::
+
+   When adding new features, improvements, or major changes, please also update the "What's New" section in ``whatsnew/README.rst``.
diff --git a/whatsnew/README.rst b/whatsnew/README.rst
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8f82196a4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/whatsnew/README.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+What's New
+==========
+
+This section will keep track of major updates and changes.