A controversial Abbott-era fund that uses public money to pay companies to reduce their pollution will survive the federal government's review of Australia's climate policies.

In an interview with Fairfax Media, Environment and Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg also expressed confidence that future generations would avoid disastrous predicted impacts of climate change, saying technology would drive the transition to decarbonised economies and "get us where we need to be".

The Turnbull government is reviewing its climate policies to ensure Australia remains on track to cut emissions in line with the Paris climate accord. The results are due for release this year.

Among the measures being evaluated is the $2.55 billion emissions reduction fund, which provides financial incentives, in the form of carbon credits, to polluting companies that cut their emissions.