# Jessica Lane

Jessica Lane (born 5 October 2002) is an Australian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Earth 2024 on November 9, 2024, in the Philippines. Her victory marked the first time Australia won the Miss Earth pageant, making her country the sixth to achieve titles in each of the Big Four beauty pageants.

## Life and career

Lane was born in Melbourne, Victoria. She is currently attending the University of the Sunshine Coast, located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, where she is pursuing a double major in journalism and creative writing (with publishing).
According to her profile on the Miss Earth website, Lane is of Irish descent. She cites scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef at age 16, pursuing an open water scuba diving certificate, and her volunteerism efforts as key experiences.

## Pageantry
### Miss World Australia 2023

In 2023, Lane was one of the thirty-two finalists of Miss World Australia pageant.

### Miss Earth Australia 2024

Lane competed against ten other contestants and won the title of Miss Earth Australia 2024. The pageant was held in Sydney, New South Wales, on 11 August 2024. She also received the following awards: StarCentral’s Choice, Best in Swimwear, Best in Social Media, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Earth Charity.

### Miss Earth 2024

Lane represented Australia at the 24th edition of Miss Earth, where she won the title. She was crowned by the outgoing Miss Earth 2023 Drita Ziri of Albania. Seventy-six (76) contestants competed for the title. The pageant was held at Okada Manila, in Metro Manila, Philippines on 9 November 2024.
During the press presentation, she also received the special award, Darling of the Press (Asia and Oceania).
Lane is the first Australian to win the Miss Earth title, following three Miss Earth - Air (second place) finishes by her predecessors: Sheridan Mortlock in 2022, Nina Robertson in 2017, and Dayanna Grageda in 2015. This victory also marks the country's first crown in any major international pageant in 20 years, since Jennifer Hawkins won Miss Universe in 2004.

## Media and environmental activism

Since being crowned Miss Earth 2024, Jessica Lane has actively engaged in environmental activism and social outreach programs. She has participated in a series of tree-planting initiatives, beach clean-ups, and school visits to educate young people about sustainability and climate change. Lane also works alongside various organizations to promote sustainable practices within local communities and international platforms.
Lane's advocacy focuses on the global need for waste reduction, plastic pollution prevention, and fast fashion awareness. As part of her mission, she has partnered with various brands and environmental organizations to promote conscious consumerism and eco-friendly fashion alternatives.
Jessica Lane has also participated in numerous media engagements highlighting her environmental initiatives, including interviews, television appearances, and online platforms. Her media presence is vital to her advocacy, enabling her to reach a global audience and inspire others to take action to protect the planet.
In January 2025, Jessica Lane returned to the Philippines as a special guest for the Sinulog Festival in Cebu, invited by the Municipality of Tuburan, Cebu to grace their float, to showcase the town's vibrant culture, natural beauty, and local products. She also continued her advocacy by visiting the National Teacher's College and sharing the story of "Bakawan" with the third-grade students at San Felipe Neri Catholic School to raise awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems.