The Morrison government has no intention of lifting Australia's commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions, Melissa Price, the environment minister said, as she prepared to fly to a major climate summit in Poland.

Ms Price said the government remains "confident" the nation can achieve its pledge – made three years ago at Paris – to slice 2005 levels emissions 26-28 per cent by 2030 even though pollution is at seven-year highs.

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"The government will not be revisiting the 2030 target," Ms Price told the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. "Parties are not required under the Paris Agreement to submit an updated Nationally Determined Contribution until 2025."

The UN's 24th Conference of the Parties – known as COP24 – began last Sunday in the Polish city of Katowice. Ms Price, who will be Australia's most senior delegate, is not due to arrive until next Sunday to attend the final week.